How to add, and also how to delete the account in Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / Seven using the graphical user interface and command line.

If the computer is used by several people, then there is a need to administer the accounts. In order to avoid problems like viruses and system failures, it is necessary to limit the rights of users who understand the PC at the level of "web surfing by" contact "and ms office." Therefore, you must consistently create accounts for ordinary users using the "Accounts" icon in the "Control Panel". Simply select the option "Create an account" on the left, select a convenient name and type (limited account). The user will be able to run all applications in his profile, but he can not install new ones, which will significantly protect the system.

Many people who are interested in setting up operating systems often ask how to delete the administrator account . We warn you that it is absolutely not recommended to do this. After all, by default, you must create a second account with the same rights when installing. And it's no accident, because later, if you do not have a password for one "accounting", the password will have to be reset by special means, and not by simple manipulations in the control panel. More about this - in our other articles. But to set a password for the login "Administrator" is useful. To do this, you do not have to select a user when logging in, but press the combination on the keyboard "Control, Alt and Affairs", then enter "Administrator" in the upper field and click OK. Then just log in from the control panel in the "User Accounts" and set the desired password.

Due to various circumstances, sometimes one or another user in the system is no longer needed. Then you will be wise to know how to delete the account. The easiest and most obvious way to do this is through the graphical interface. But there is another way - the console. Let's consider both. If you naturally chose the first method, then just click on the icon with its name above and delete it using the "delete account" item. The second method is a little more difficult for a beginner who is not used to the command line. In the "Start" menu, select "execute" and type there the simple three letters cmd. Then do not forget to click on "OK". The command line interface opens . The standard command for adding a user net user USER_NAME = SELECT_PASSWORD / ADD. You can make users without a password, just do not ask it. Thus, you can quickly make several accounts in the system. Especially convenient that the return to the previous command is done by the up arrow on the keyboard, and quickly move along the line to change the name of the user, you can hold down the left arrow and the control key. To verify that the user is added, type the net user command with no parameters. The system will issue all existing accounts. The next time you log in, you will see the name of the new user.

The answer to the question of how to delete the account through the command line is also elementary. For this it is enough to execute the command net user USERNAME / DEL, you can not set the password, because you have privileged administrator rights, allowing you to do anything in the system.

In conclusion of the article, I would like to bring a "tweak" related to the question of how to delete an account that increases the security and convenience of working with the system. Please note that such programs may not be so harmless for those who do not have the knowledge and skills of editing the registry. To do this, go to "Administration", select the icon "Computer Management". We find the item "Local users" and delete all except the guest and administrator. Also at your own peril, you can also delete ASP.NET Machine Account. On a large number of PC problems without this account is not observed.