Add existing user to Family


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I have added my husband as 'another user' with admin rights on my computer. Can I change this, adding him as a Family member instead?
 
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Windows 11 Version 21H2

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    Windows 11 Pro
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    HP EliteDesk
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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-9700 [email protected]
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janey6 said:
I have added my husband as 'another user' with admin rights on my computer. Can I change this, adding him as a Family member instead?
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If you want you can go to Accounts and delete the user account and add him as a Family member or you can change the user account to a standard user account.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2
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    PC/Desktop
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    PowerSpec B746
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    Intel Core i7-10700K
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    ASRock Z490 Phantom Gaming 4/ax
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    16GB (8GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SDRAM x2)
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    Logitech K270
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    Webroot SecureAnywhere CE 26.1
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    Intel Core i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz
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    AsusTeK Prime B360M-A
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janey6 said:
I have added my husband as 'another user' with admin rights on my computer. Can I change this, adding him as a Family member instead?
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What am I missing here? If he's already added to your PC as a user with an Admin account, why do you need to change to family member?

Or are you talking about adding him as a family member for Office???

Edit: Never mind I (think) get it now - How to Set up and Use Parental Controls in Windows 11

There's also this eleven forums tutorial - Change Account Type in Windows 11
 
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    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4770)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
    Memory
    64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
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    Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
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    Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
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    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
    PSU
    Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
    Memory
    32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
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    Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24-Inch NEC PA242W
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    Backup System
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