Windows 10: Multiple Users on a PC

Discus and support Multiple Users on a PC in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I'm new to the PC gaming world my kids are finally old enough to want to play more games. Of course, the kids want to play Minecraft. They each have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by TheBrianRoth, Mar 23, 2020.

  1. Multiple Users on a PC


    I'm new to the PC gaming world my kids are finally old enough to want to play more games. Of course, the kids want to play Minecraft. They each have free accounts on their Kindle Fire but now are wanting more action.


    If I buy Minecraft on PC Windows 10, will each of my kids be able to access the game on their own Microsoft/Xbox accounts? They are a part of my Microsoft "Family" and each of their accounts are logged in to the PC I would be installing Minecraft on.

    Also, how do the skin packs/worlds, etc work? If I buy the "Master Collection" would everyone have access to the packs or just my account that will probably never play the game?

    :)
     
    TheBrianRoth, Mar 23, 2020
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  2. 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, Mar 23, 2020
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  3. deving Win User
    User.000 issue after updating to 1909

    I'm one of the many people suffering from issues with user profiles after applying Update 1909 to Windows 10. I've read all the threads I can find on the topic here and have followed the suggestions, all to no avail. Any other thoughts are appreciated.

    After applying Update 1909, the ProfileImagePath was changed to c:\users\User.000
    One file that was always in use and couldn't be removed was left in c:\users\User (can't recall or find the exact file now), so I could never rename or remove the c:\user\User directory.

    I followed the multiple suggestions from Brink and others:
    • Rebooted at least 6 times
    • Enabled hidden Administrator
    • Booted into Safe Mode
    • Changed ProfileImagePath
    • Tried to rename c:\users\User but couldn't because a file was still in use
    • Copied all data from c:\users\User.000 into c:\users\User
    • Rebooted and had temporary profile
    • Followed steps in Brink tutorial to change ImageProfilePath; rebooted with no change
    • Restored using Restore Point from before Update 1909 - returned to single profile state (User.000)
    • Removed each update that was installed individually and rebooted after each update removal - profile state never changed
    • After all updates were removed, repeated the steps above with hidden Administrator, changing profile, etc. - same issue with file in use in c:\users\User
    • Followed all steps above with hidden Administrator but without copying files from User.000 to User - same results

    Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!
     
    deving, Mar 23, 2020
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  4. Multiple Users on a PC

    Setting a PC w/ multiple user accts. to use certain monitors

    Hi James,

    We would like to know more about the issue, kindly clarify the following:

    • Are you trying to set up this other user account on only one monitor but with a different set of mouse and keyboard?
    • Are going to be using the same CPU on these four monitors?
    If the above questions are true, the setup that you currently have is not possible. You would be needing to use a third party software and external additional hardware to separate the keyboard and the mouse.

    You can read about KVM switch and setting up multiple users with

    KVM switch
    .

    For a thorough assistance regarding your concern, we suggest that you also post this concern through our Technet Forums, visit this

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    For more information about multiple user setup, visit this

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    Let us know if you need further help.

    Thank you.

    • They will be using the same mouse and keyboard on the same PC.
    • The only difference is when one user logs on it will use only 1 of the 4 monitors and when the other user logs on it will use 3 or all of the monitors what ever they choose
     
    JamesSalisbury01, Mar 23, 2020
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