Managing user accounts in Windows is an essential task for systems engineers and administrators. Windows provides various tools and commands to configure and manage user accounts effectively. This article will guide you through the process of managing user account settings using both graphical interfaces and command-line tools.

Examples:

1. Using the Control Panel:

   The Control Panel provides a user-friendly interface to manage user accounts. Follow these steps to access and modify user account settings:

   • Open the Control Panel by searching for it in the Start menu.
   • Navigate to "User Accounts" and then click on "Manage another account."
   • Select the account you want to modify.
   • Here, you can change the account type, password, and other settings.

2. Using the Settings App:

   Windows 10 and later versions offer a modern interface through the Settings app:

   • Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I.
   • Go to "Accounts" and select "Family & other users."
   • Choose the account you wish to manage and click on "Change account type" or "Remove" as needed.

3. Using Command Prompt (CMD):

   You can manage user accounts using the Command Prompt with the net user command. Here's how:

   • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
   • To view all user accounts, type:

     net user

   • To create a new user account, use:

     net user [username] [password] /add

   • To delete a user account, use:

     net user [username] /delete

4. Using PowerShell:

   PowerShell provides a more powerful scripting environment for managing user accounts:

   • Open PowerShell as Administrator.
   • To view all user accounts, run:

     Get-LocalUser

   • To create a new user account, use:

     New-LocalUser -Name "username" -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString "password" -AsPlainText -Force) -FullName "Full Name" -Description "Description"

   • To remove a user account, use:

     Remove-LocalUser -Name "username"

5. Using Local Users and Groups:

   For more advanced user management, you can use the Local Users and Groups snap-in:

   • Open the Run dialog by pressing Windows + R, then type lusrmgr.msc and press Enter.
   • In the Local Users and Groups window, you can add, remove, and modify user accounts.

These methods provide flexibility in managing user accounts, whether you prefer a graphical interface or command-line tools.