Windows 10: How do I switch user accounts from the log in screen?

Discus and support How do I switch user accounts from the log in screen? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have a surface pro and I only use the Admin local user option. Something happened and it switched to Other User and I do not have log in info for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by EmilyMcFadden, Feb 5, 2023.

  1. EMILYMCFADDEN
    EmilyMcFadden Win User

    How do I switch user accounts from the log in screen?


    I have a surface pro and I only use the Admin local user option. Something happened and it switched to Other User and I do not have log in info for that user account and now I cannot get back to the Admin log in that I know the info for. When I restart it, it goes right back to Other User. Window Hello recognizes me as Admin but says my password was changed on another computer and I need to log in. Help!

    :)
     
    EmilyMcFadden, Feb 5, 2023
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  2. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    Switching User Account in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Follow the steps to switch user account without logging out or restart.

    • On Left bottom corner, Click on Start button
    • From the Menu screen, go to the TOP. [This should have the name of the user current logged in].
    • Right click on Current User... Or change to other user.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please post in case you have any further issues, we will be glad to help you.

    Thank you.
     
    Arul_D, Feb 5, 2023
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  3. ELISSALION
    Elissalion Win User
    Switching Users Only available when Logged Out

    So I want to be able to switch users and when I first installed Windows 10 I could switch users while others were logged in all the time. Then for a while I wasn't and I just dealt with it, then I was able, and now I have returned to not being able to switch
    users.

    Here are the variables.

    • Only current logged in user shows up in start menu
    • The only options when clicking user in start menu are "Change Account Settings", "Lock", and "Log Out"
    • Upon logging out, I will see all my users in bottom left of login screen.
    • The lock screen does NOT show any users in the bottom left when logged in.
    • There is no "Switch User" option in start menu or lock screen.
    • This is the case for all users.

    Is is a Windows version issue?

    Are there programs that can keep me from doing this?
     
    Elissalion, Feb 5, 2023
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  4. DIONSMITH
    DionSmith Win User

    How do I switch user accounts from the log in screen?

    Cannot log in with another user account

    I am having the same issue as here. I have reset a laptop with Windows Home 10 v1909 and cannot get it to log in with another user account. I am able to add a Work Microsoft account but I am unable to log in with it. I have to log in with my hotmail account. I have tried the fast switching bat file that was suggested and still the same issue.
     
    DionSmith, Feb 5, 2023
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