The Windows 8.1 sign on accounts are users specific where they have certain capabilities such as being able to install software, access to certain files, and change security settings. There are basically three user accounts which are the Administrator account, the Standard account, and the Guest account where the Administrator account is setup during the installation of the Windows 8.1 operating system and it can do anything on the computer. A Standard sign on account can also do anything on the computer except changing other accounts and they will also be prompted for the Administrator account's password when doing task where only the Administrator account is permitted to do it. For added security reason, it is recommended to create a new Standard sign on account for your daily use and use the Administrator account only if there are major system changes that needs to be done. In this way, even if you let other people use your computer, they will not be able to simply change anything on your computer. Likewise, if you have other family members who will use the computer, it is also recommended that you create a new user sign on account for them so that they can personalize it for themselves. Please note that the Administrator account should be password protected for all of these to work, meaning, you can create a new Standard sign on account but you will not be able to use it if the Administrator account is not password protected.
Here are the steps to create a new user sign on account on Windows 8.1.
1. Right-click the START button that is located on the bottom left corner and choose CONTROL PANEL option.
2. Under the "User Accounts and Family Safety" category, click the CHANGE ACCOUNT TYPE link.
3. Click the ADD A NEW USER IN PC SETTINGS link.
4. Click the ADD AN ACCOUNT button.
5. Type your preferred sign on name under the "User name" box, your preferred password into the "Password" box, retype the password into the "Reenter password" box, and type something into the "Password hint" box that will remind you if what was your password in case you will forget it. Click NEXT button.
6. Click FINISH button.
The new user account is now added.
7. Point to the top left corner of the screen and click the icon that looks like a gear, then choose CLOSE option.
Here are the steps to create a new user sign on account on Windows 8.1.
1. Right-click the START button that is located on the bottom left corner and choose CONTROL PANEL option.
2. Under the "User Accounts and Family Safety" category, click the CHANGE ACCOUNT TYPE link.
3. Click the ADD A NEW USER IN PC SETTINGS link.
4. Click the ADD AN ACCOUNT button.
5. Type your preferred sign on name under the "User name" box, your preferred password into the "Password" box, retype the password into the "Reenter password" box, and type something into the "Password hint" box that will remind you if what was your password in case you will forget it. Click NEXT button.
6. Click FINISH button.
The new user account is now added.
7. Point to the top left corner of the screen and click the icon that looks like a gear, then choose CLOSE option.
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