How To Add and Delete Users Accounts With Command Prompt in Windows

Command Prompt is similar to Apple's "Terminal" app and allows you to enter system-altering commands.Command Prompt can be used to quickly create user accounts from your desktop, since most user commands are easier to carry out by simply performing the action itself.

Step 1: You can open your PC's Start menu.

The Start button is located in the bottom left corner of the screen.You will need to be on an Administrator account in order to add or remove users.The Win button can be tapped to do this.

Step 2: You can type "Command Prompt" into the search bar on the Start menu.

The command prompt app should be at the top of the search results.You can bring up the quick-access menu with Command Prompt by holding Win and tapping X.

Step 3: Click the Command Prompt icon.

This will prompt a menu.

Step 4: In the drop-down menu, click "Run as administrator".

If you're using a guest account, you won't be able to access Command Prompt in Administrator mode.Click the "Command Prompt (Admin)" option if you are using the quick-access menu.Don't use the regular Command Prompt option.

Step 5: On the pop-up window, click "Yes"

You will be able to access Command Prompt as an administrator.

Step 6: Click on the window that says Command Prompt.

This will make sure that you are currently on the Command line.

Step 7: You can add a user account.

When you're done, type net user (password) and enter.A new user will be added to your account.Be sure to exclude the parentheses if you replace the information with an actual password.

Step 8: A user account can be deleted.

Enter when you're done to do this.The account you selected should be gone.You can see a line that says "The command completed successfully" after you successfully add or remove an account.

Step 9: There is an exit command prompt.

You can add and remove users with the Command Prompt app.

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