In most instances, the very first user account in Windows 7 is the Administrator account. This account has got the permission to modify anything and everything in Windows 7.

If you plan to share your Windows 7 computer with another member of the family or specifically your kids, it may be a good idea to create separate Standard user accounts for each to guarantee the integrity of the Windows 7 computer.

In this guide, become familiar with how you can create new user accounts in Windows 7 so you can better manage multiple users on a single computer.

01
What is a User Account?

A user account is a assortment of information that tells Windows which files and folders you are able to access, what changes you can make to the computer, as well as your requirements, just like your desktop background or screen saver. User accounts let you share a computer with multiple people while having your personal files and settings. Each person accesses their user account having a username and password.

Windows 7 Account Types

Windows 7 has various levels of permissions and account types that determine those permissions, but for the sake of simplicity, we will discuss the three main account types visible to many Windows users that use Manage Accounts to manage user accounts in Windows 7.

Standard User: Standard account users may use most software and alter system settings that do not affect other users or even the security from the computer.
Administrator: Administrators have total access to the computer and can make any desired changes. Based on notification settings, administrators might be asked to provide their password or confirmation before making changes affecting other users.
Guest Accounts: Guest accounts are meant primarily for people who need temporary use of a pc.

So if you are creating an account for someone who isn't very versed in Windows and may cause more harm than good while browsing the web, you might want to designate these users as Standard users.

This can ensure that harmful software attempting to install itself on a Standard user account will require administrative rights before installing.

The Administrator account should be reserved for users who have knowledge about Windows and can spot viruses and malignant sites and/or applications before they make it to the pc.

Click on the Windows Orb to open the beginning Menu after which click User interface in the list.

02
Open User Accounts and Family

Once the Control Panel opens click Add or remove user accounts under User Accounts and Family Safety.

03
Click Create New Account Under Account Management

When the Manage Accounts page appears you will notice that you have the option to modify existing accounts and the ability to create new accounts.

To produce a new account, click on the Create a new account link.

04
Name the Account and Choose Account Type

The next phase within the account creation process mandates that you name the account and that you select a merchant account type (see Account Types in Step 1).

Enter the name you intend to assign towards the account.

Once you have entered a reputation for that account, select the account type you wish to use for the account. Click Continue to proceed.

When you're done, the account should come in the account list in the User interface. To use the brand new account you've two options;

Option 1: Log out of the existing account and choose the new account around the Welcome screen.

Option 2: Switch users to quickly access the account without signing out from the existing account:

You've successfully created a new user account in Windows 7.