Windows 10: How do I create a completely separate user account?

Discus and support How do I create a completely separate user account? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a main account that I use day to day for work and general use, however I want to create a new separate account that does NOT share any files,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by RealChegg, Feb 27, 2019.

  1. REALCHEGG
    RealChegg Win User

    How do I create a completely separate user account?


    I have a main account that I use day to day for work and general use, however I want to create a new separate account that does NOT share any files, apps or anything with the first account. This is because i want my second account for only games and my first one for only work so i do not get tempted to play games while working. I have a system with 2 drives, 1 boot SSD and 1 HDD for all data. I want to install all my games on the HDD but i do not want to be able to access them from the first account and I also do not want any apps that are installed on the main boot drive ssd on the first account to be able to be accesed or run from the second account.


    I hope this was not too confusing, so is this possible?


    P.S I am running the latest version of Windows 10 Pro.

    :)
     
    RealChegg, Feb 27, 2019
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  2. GIRIDHAR J
    Giridhar J Win User

    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, Feb 27, 2019
    #2
  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, Feb 27, 2019
    #3
  4. KINGDAN1700
    KingDan1700 Win User

    How do I create a completely separate user account?

    Complete separate user account? Win 10


    I was wondering if I can make an additional user account that has complete separate files and separate programs.
    Such as I have Diablo 2 but I don't want the other user to be able to see that Diablo II is installed.

    Another example being that I have family photos of my account that I don't want a stranger to see...

    Also, I would like to have a very simplified help in terms of wording How do I create a completely separate user account? :eek:.

    Please a reply would be nice I am running low on time.
     
    KingDan1700, Feb 27, 2019
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