Windows 10: cannot add new user to my laptop

Discus and support cannot add new user to my laptop in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I want to setup a new user account but when I go to set one up it is not allowing me to do it I am also have problems with updating apps on windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Julian Edwards1, Jan 22, 2024.

  1. cannot add new user to my laptop


    I want to setup a new user account but when I go to set one up it is not allowing me to do it I am also have problems with updating apps on windows store this is why I want to setup a new user account and keep all my files and apps

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    Julian Edwards1, Jan 22, 2024
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Changing administrator for new windows 10 laptop

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    To change the Account type follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on change your account type.

    • Select standard account.

    To delete the account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Select the user account.

    • Click on Delete the account.

    To create the new user account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Click on Add A new user in PC setting.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Jan 22, 2024
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  3. Kreij Win User
    Current active users that are friends

    The other reason I suggested this is that users can add characters to their username that are not alphanumeric (e.g. user*). This confuses things somewhat when looking at the list.
     
    Kreij, Jan 22, 2024
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  4. n-ster Win User

    cannot add new user to my laptop

    n-ster, Jan 22, 2024
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