Windows 10: Creating a new local user account with limited rights

Discus and support Creating a new local user account with limited rights in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; My computer has C and D drive. Is it possible to create a new local user account which has an entire new desktop to itself and has no access to C & D... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by nabbyG, Dec 15, 2019.

  1. NABBYG
    nabbyG Win User

    Creating a new local user account with limited rights


    My computer has C and D drive.

    Is it possible to create a new local user account which has an entire new desktop to itself and has no access to C & D drive ?

    Currently, the new local user account I created still has access to quite a number of programs. Is this because these programs were previously installed as being available "to all users" ? It can also access almost all files as well. The only restriction I came across is software updates for programs require the administrative password.

    :)
     
    nabbyG, Dec 15, 2019
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  2. RAMESH.KUMAR
    Ramesh.Kumar Win User

    Problem When Right Clicking on Empty Area and Can't Change to Local Account from Microsoft Account

    Hello Ray,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    As per the issue description you are unable to use right click and change the Microsoft account to local account. I would suggest you to follow the steps provided below and see if it helps you to change the Microsoft account to local account.

    Follow these steps to create a “Local User account”.

    • Press “Windows key" or Start icon.
    • Type “users” without quotes in the search box.
    • Then select “Users” from the left panel.
    • You will get an option “Switch to a Local account” right below your user account name.
    • Select “Switch to a local account” option.
    • Enter the required details.
    • Then login to the local account and check how it works.

    If issue persists try to create new user profile as an administrator and see if issue persists in new user profile. For creating new user profile you may refer to the steps provided below.


    • Press Windows key + R

    • Type control userpasswords2 and click OK

    • Click on add under users tab

    • Click the option, "Sign-in without a Microsoft account

    • Click on Local account

    • Choose a name for the account

    • Add password if you want to

    • Apply and click OK.

    For more information you may refer to the article mentioned below and see if it helps.

    Create a local user account in Windows 10

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Dec 15, 2019
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  3. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User
    Am unable to create a new user. Accounts -> Add someone else to this PC options is not working to create a new account.

    Hi Pawan,

    Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    Try few of the troubleshooting steps below and check if it helps.

    I suggest you to sign out from the current user account, restart the computer, sign-in and check with the status of this issue. As this might be a temporary issue.

    Follow the below steps to create a new user account:

    • Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on
      Control Panel.
    • Select User Accounts, click on Manage another account.
    • Select Add a new user in PC settings, click on
      Add someone else to this PC       and follow onscreen instructions.
    Refer to: Create a local user account
    in Windows 10

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of creating a new user account for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 15, 2019
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  4. GIRIDHAR J
    Giridhar J Win User

    Creating a new local user account with limited rights

    Unable to create new User account

    Hi Richard,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.


    • Are you logged in with a Microsoft account or Local account?

    • Are you trying to create new user account using Administrator account?
    I suggest you to run SFC scan.

    System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files

    Run the System File Checker (SFC) scan to fix any corrupted files. Follow these steps:

    https://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833?wa=wsignin1.0

    Please get back to us with the information required, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Giridhar J, Dec 15, 2019
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