In Windows XP or Vista, on my stand-alone or workgroup computer, how do I add a new user?

If your computer is part of the Indiana University ADS domain, see At IU, in Windows 2000, XP, or Vista, how do I give myself or other users login privileges on my computer?

Note: At Indiana University, the University Information Security Office (UISO) recommends that you normally refrain from running your Windows computer as an administrator. For more, see What is the principle of least privilege?

Windows Vista

To add a new user to your stand-alone or workgroup Windows Vista computer (i.e., your computer is not a member of a domain), log into the computer with administrative rights, and then:

1. From the Start menu, select Control Panel, and then double-click the User Accounts icon.
   
   
2. Click Manage Another Account, and then click Create a new account.
   
   
3. Type a name for the account, choose the account type, and then click Create Account.

Windows XP

To add a new user to your stand-alone or workgroup Windows XP computer (i.e., your computer is not a member of a domain), log into the computer with administrative rights, and then:

1. From the Start menu, select either Control Panel, or Settings and then Control Panel.
   
   
2. Double-click the User Accounts icon.
   
   
3. Click Create a new account, type a name for the account, and then click Next.
   
   
4. Click the Limited account type. Click Create Account.

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