Windows 10: Guest Account Security: Is There a Risk of Being Hacked When Lending My PC?

Discus and support Guest Account Security: Is There a Risk of Being Hacked When Lending My PC? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; <Moved from the Word forum>Before lending my PC to someone else, I took the precaution of creating a guest account with non-administrative privileges.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by H.K. 3232, Feb 18, 2024.

  1. H.K. 3232 Win User

    Guest Account Security: Is There a Risk of Being Hacked When Lending My PC?


    <Moved from the Word forum>Before lending my PC to someone else, I took the precaution of creating a guest account with non-administrative privileges. Despite this measure, I'm concerned about the possibility of the person exploiting the guest account to compromise my system. What potential risks exist in this scenario, and how can I enhance the security of my PC and safeguard my data?Thank you for Help!

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    H.K. 3232, Feb 18, 2024
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  2. Vesao Win User

    How to remove Guest account?


    Try these steps and you should be able to delete the guest account:
    1. Press the WIN + X keys and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the Quick Access menu.
    2. At the Command Prompt, run this command: Code:
      Code:
      net user Guest /del
     
    Vesao, Feb 18, 2024
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  3. Guest account disappeared...

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you wish to enable the Guest account on your computer.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to enable the guest account.


    • Press Windows key + X.

    • Click on Command Prompt (Admin).

    • Type the below command:

      net user guest /active:yes
    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you have any further query Windows, we are glad to assist you.
     
    Navneet Anand, Feb 18, 2024
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  4. tsram90 Win User

    Guest Account Security: Is There a Risk of Being Hacked When Lending My PC?

    How to remove Guest account?


    Try these steps and you should be able to disable the guest account:

    1. Press the WIN + X keys and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the Quick Access menu.
    2. At the Command Prompt, run this command:


    Code:
     
    tsram90, Feb 18, 2024
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