Want to create a local account in Windows 10? Microsoft discourages people from doing it, but the option is available. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...

I use my own individual Windows computers at home but also share a PC with my wife and my cat, Mr. Giggles (don't ask). To ease that process, I set up dedicated accounts for each person (and feline).

If you have already restarted your computer to solve troubleshoot this problem, it is time to try with an Administrator account. The best way to obtain an admin account on Windows 11/10 is by using ...