How to Add a User Account in Windows Vista

Windows Vista, along with other Windows operating systems, gives its users the ability to create multiple accounts for multiple people. This allows each person to have their own programs running and access their website folders and personal email accounts. Adding a new user account in Windows Vista can be done in a matter of minutes.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows icon on your task bar (or "Start" if you're using Classic View).

2. Choose "Control Panel" and click it.

3. Click on the "User Accounts" icon.

4. Choose "Manage Another Account." If prompted, click "Continue."

5. Click "Create a New Account" in the Manage Accounts window.

6. Enter your new account name and choose whether you wish for the account to be an administrator or a standard user.

7. Click on "Create Account."

8. Access the account by exiting the Manage Accounts window and clicking "Start" (or the Windows icon) on your task bar, then clicking the arrow in the bottom right-hand corner. From the side menu, click "Log Off." Click on your new account to sign into it.