Windows 10: On windows 10 home edition I do not get option of switch user on locked screen

Discus and support On windows 10 home edition I do not get option of switch user on locked screen in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Running windows 10 home edition and have setup 3 account one me as admin and 2 of kids as users. If one account shuts down or leave laptop and let it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Reza 1352, Sep 15, 2020.

  1. Reza 1352 Win User

    On windows 10 home edition I do not get option of switch user on locked screen


    Running windows 10 home edition and have setup 3 account one me as admin and 2 of kids as users. If one account shuts down or leave laptop and let it go to locked screen, it does not give switch user option. The only way to switch user is that person who has logged in last time enter pass and login and then with using Ctrl+Alt+Delete I can get switch user option. Any way that can get switch user at lock screen or start up?!

    :)
     
    Reza 1352, Sep 15, 2020
    #1
  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    Switch user from lock screen

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you want to switch user from lock screen. I’ll certainly help you with the steps.



    Once you lock the computer, to switch from one user account to another from the lock screen, select the user name from the list of available users at the bottom left of the sign-in screen, enter the credentials to sign-in.



    Below is a screenshot of lock screen for reference:




    On windows 10 home edition I do not get option of switch user on locked screen c2a15387-8165-46f6-8ab0-904d80af2e1b?upload=true.jpg




    However, if you wish to switch user without locking the computer, refer the steps mentioned in the article

    How to switch users (accounts) in Windows 10




    Let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to help you.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Sep 15, 2020
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  3. How to Switch user at Locked Screen in Windows 10

    SOS, any ideas?

    Running Windows 10 Pro on multiple PCs. All PCs have multiple user accounts defined. Only one PC allows users to logon by picking their name from the list of users. If a users is already logged on, and the desktop is locked, that user must log off entirely
    before the user list shows.

    This is not the case on one of PCs. On the one PC, if a user left the PC with a locked Desktop, any configured user can simply select their name and switch user without the need to log off the previous user. All processes and apps are left intact as well
    for the previous user.

    I did notice that after pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL the PC that is working as needed offers the option to "Switch User" whereas the other PCs do not offer that option.

    I did read suggestions
    HERE
    to no avail. Does anyone have any ideas? We are not using picture security on any pf the PCs. Any tips or help will be greatly appreciated.
     
    Victor_Sepulveda, Sep 15, 2020
    #3
  4. On windows 10 home edition I do not get option of switch user on locked screen

    Automate Switch User in Windows 10

    We understand that you wanted to create a shortcut which will switch the user with just a click away. Switch user switch user function allows administrators to assume the identity of a user, it can also be used to test a user's access to resources and to
    perform application integration testing. The following options may be used in switching the user:

    Option 1: To Switch User from Start Menu

    • Open the Start menu, click/tap on your user name, and click/tap on the user account you want to switch to.
    • You will now be taken directly to the sign-in screen of the selected account.

    Option 2: To Switch User by Running tsdiscon.exe

    • Right-click on the Windows icon; then select Command Prompt.
    • Type the following:
    C:\Windows\System32\tsdiscon.exe



    Press Enter. You will now be on the sign-in screen to select and sign in to the account you want to switch to.

    Option 3: To Switch User from Alt+F4 Shut Down Windows Dialog

    • Click/tap on your desktop to make it the current focused (active) window, and press the
      Alt+F4 keys.
    • Select Switch user in the drop down menu, and click/tap on
      OK
      or press Enter.
    • You will now be taken to the lock screen to unlock.
    • Select and sign in to the account you want to switch to.

    Option 4: To Switch User from Ctrl+Alt+Del Screen

    • Press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys, and click/tap on Switch user.
    • You will now be taken directly to the sign-in screen to select and sign in to the account you want to switch to.

    Option 5: To Switch User from Sign-in Screen

    • While on the sign-in screen, select and sign in to the account you want to switch to.

    Option 6: To Switch User from Task Manager

    • Right-click on the Windows icon; then select Task Manager.
    • Click on More details.
    • Click/tap on the Users tab, right click or press and hold on an already signed in user that you want to switch to, and click/tap on
      Switch user account.
    • You will now be taken directly to the sign-in screen of the selected account.

    The options provided above are the only ways in switching the user. What we recommend is that you choose the easy way in switching the user.

    Feel free to post your query should you need assistance.
     
    Vanessa Oca, Sep 15, 2020
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