Windows 10: When/How to Set Up Additional Users in New Win10 Installation?

In Windows XP and 7 it used to be possible to set up one account the original Administrator reasonably completely and then copy that profile to the Default User so that additional users added later would start with essentially the same configuration. Apparently this is no longer allowed in Windows 10. Are there any tricks to speed up configuration of additional user accounts in this case my own Standard User on this two-user machine, or is it now necessary to repeat the whole process for each account?


Related question: How do you tell which settings carry over to all users, and which are specific to the user account in which they are made? -- JCW2

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Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


Hello,
Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

 

Can't add new user to windows 10

Hi Ken,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

• Which troubleshooting steps are you referring to?
• Have you installed all pending Windows updates?

I would suggest you to delete all the user account apart from the one which you are able to log in with Admin rights. Install all pending Windows and driver updates.
Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience. Follow the steps below to create new user account and check if that helps.

• Press “Windows Key + R".
• Type “netplwiz”.
• Click on Add and follow the onscreen instructions.
  

Hope this information is helpful. Please get back to us with the information required, if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.



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Setting New Location Of User Folder to another User Folder

Hi Renee,

Having an easy access to the Desktop folder can give you a convenience on opening your files. Regarding your concern about the Desktop folder that was moved to the Downloads section, we recommend that you create a new local user or administrator account to
resolve the issue.

To create a local user or administrator account, follow the steps listed on this
link.

In addition, to move your files from the Downloads folder back to the Desktop folder, we suggest that you manually copy and paste the files to avoid any data loss.

Feel free to post back if you need more help.