Window 7 Lesson -1)-G

Setting Up Multiple User Accounts

Why should you have multiple user accounts?

If you wanted to, you could have a single account on your computer that everybody could use. But having multiple accounts has some advantages. If each user has their own account, then they'll have their own desktop where they can organize their own files and folders. They'll also be able to choose their own desktop background, along with other personalization features. In addition, parents will be able to set Parental Controls for each child's account.

Standard vs. Administrator Accounts

Before you start making new user accounts, it's important to understand the two types of accounts:

• Standard: Standard accounts are the basic accounts you use for normal, everyday tasks. As a Standard user, you can do just about anything you would need to do, such as running software or personalizing your desktop. Also, Parental Controls can be placed on Standard accounts.
• Administrator: Administrator accounts are special accounts used for making certain changes to system settings or managing other people's accounts. They have full access to every setting on the computer. Every computer will have at least one Administrator account.

So as you can see, Administrator accounts are more powerful. But for the same reason, Standard accounts are safer, so they are generally better for everyday use. In fact, you can make Administrator-level changes while logged into a Standard account; you will just need to provide an Administrator password when making the changes.

Getting to Your User Accounts

1. Go to your Control Panel from the Start Menu.
2. Click Add or remove user accounts.
   Getting to your user accounts
3. This is the Manage Accounts pane. You will see all of the user accounts here, and you can add more accounts or manage existing ones.
   The Manage Accounts pane

To create a new account:

1. From the Manage Accounts pane, click Create a new account.
2. Type an account name.
   Creating an account
3. Select Standard user or Administrator.
4. Click Create Account.