How to create multiple user accounts in Windows 8 (step by step)

How to create multiple user accounts in Windows 8 (step by step)

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One of the great things about Windows for many years has been that anyone can easily create a user account to share a computer with other people at home or with coworkers – even now with Windows RT. iOS doesn't have this by default, and Android is just catching up with version 4.2.

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How to dual boot between Windows 7 and Windows 8 [Step by Step]

Every account in Windows is different. It has settings and other configurations that are unique to a person, such as personal files, wallpaper and color scheme, and even applications are associated. A user account also determines which applications and data a person can and cannot access, and what changes to the system are allowed or restricted.

Over the years, Windows accounts have certainly been improved. One of those improvements in Windows 8 is the introduction of a new sign-in method with a new account type linked to a Microsoft account – yes! We're saying goodbye to the phrase "sign-in" – which basically means you can log into your PC using an account you create with Microsoft using an email address. The benefits are that you can download Windows Store apps and you also get PC-to-PC syncing features. However, you can always opt to create a local account, although you will still need an MS account to download apps from the Store. Now that you have the basics covered, let's get into the steps.

1. Use the keyboard shortcut +I to go to Settings and click or tap Change PC settings.