How to Add a Guest Login for Windows XP

How often do friends and family ask to use your computer? Adding a guest login will let you say "yes" without the worry. A guest login provides access to the basic functions of your computer but prohibits the user from changing settings or viewing your personal files.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• computer
• login with administrative privileges

How To Add a Guest Login for Windows XP

1. Click on the "Start" button.

2. Click on "Control Panel."

3. Double click on User Accounts.

4. 

   If there is a Guest account listed but it is turned off:
   a. click on the guest account icon.
   b. click on Turn on the guest account.

5. 

   If there is not a Guest account listed:
   a. Click on "Create a new account."
   b. Type the word "Guest" in the input box.
   c. Click "Next."
   d. Click the "Limited" button.
   e. Click "Create Account."

6. Your guest account is now ready for use.

Tips & Warnings

• Your personal login should require a password to prevent your guest from using your account.