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Check Account is Local Account or Microsoft Account in Windows 11

Accounts Check Account is Local Account or Microsoft Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to check if a user account is either a local account or a Microsoft account in Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. Signing in to PCs with a Microsoft account lets you: Download apps from the Microsoft Store. Get your online content in Microsoft apps automatically. Sync settings online to make PCs look and feel the same - like your browser history, account picture, and color. Signing in with a local account...
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View User Account Details in Windows 11

Accounts View User Account Details in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to quickly view full details about all user accounts on your Windows 10 and Windows 11 PC. Full details of user accounts would include: AccountType, Description, Enabled or Disabled, Domain, FullName, InstallDate, Lockout, LocalAccount, Name, PasswordChangeable, PasswordExpires, PasswordRequired, SID, SIDType, and Status. Option One: View Details of Specific Account using "Net User" Command Option Two: View Details of All Accounts using "WMIC UserAccount" Command View Details of Specific Account using "Net User" Command 1 Open Windows Terminal, and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt. 2 Type the command below into Windows Terminal, and press Enter. (see screenshot below) net user...
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Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Lock Computer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to lock the computer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you lock the computer, it protects the computer from unauthorized use when you need to step away from the PC, and don't want to sign out or shut down causing everything open to be closed. When you lock the computer, you will be taken to the lock screen by default to dismiss and sign in when ready to continue where you left off. Other users can still sign in to their accounts from the sign-in screen. If you prefer, you can completely disable the ability to lock the computer using any method forcing users to either sign out or shut down instead. If you disable lock computer, Lock will be removed from...
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Display Information about Previous Logons during User Sign-in in Windows 11

Accounts Display Information about Previous Logons during User Sign-in in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable to display information about previous logons during sign-in for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Display information about previous logons during user logon policy displays information about previous logons and logon failures to the user (local account or Microsoft account). A message appears after the user signs in that displays the date and time of the last successful sign-in by that user, the date and time of the last unsuccessful sign-in attempted with that user name, and the number of unsuccessful sign-ins since the last successful sign-in by that user. This message must be acknowledged by the user clicking on OK before the user is presented with the Windows desktop...
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Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account Lockout in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator Account Lockout in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the Allow Administrator account lockout policy in Windows 11. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that...
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Change Reset Account Lockout Counter After Time in Windows 11

Accounts Change Reset Account Lockout Counter After Time in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Reset account lockout counter after policy in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts...
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Change Account Lockout Duration in Windows 11

Accounts Change Account Lockout Duration in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the Account lockout duration in Windows 11 or Windows 10. Someone who attempts to use more than a few unsuccessful passwords while trying to log on to your system might be a malicious user who is attempting to determine an account password by trial and error. Windows domain controllers keep track of logon attempts, and domain controllers can be configured to respond to this type of potential attack by disabling the account for a preset period of time. Account Lockout Policy settings control the threshold for this response and the actions to be taken after the threshold is reached. The Account lockout threshold policy setting determines the number of failed sign-in attempts that will cause a...
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Check if App or Process is Running as Administrator (elevated) in Windows 11

Accounts Check if App or Process is Running as Administrator (elevated) in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to determine if an app or process is currently running as administrator (elevated) or not in Windows 11. Windows runs desktops apps and application files (ex: .bat, .cmd, .exe, and .msc file types) in user mode by default without elevated administrator rights unless it prompts you with UAC to run elevated (highest privileges). Windows has standard user and administrator types of user accounts. Standard User - Standard user accounts are good for everyday usage, and can be a local account or Microsoft account. Standard user accounts can use most apps and change system settings that do not affect other users. If any action that requires elevated rights is attempted while signed in as a standard user...
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See Which User a Process is Running As in Windows 11

Accounts See Which User a Process is Running As in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to see which user a process is running as in Windows 11. Run as different user allows a user to run a .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file as a different user. This allows running the .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file with the same permissions and access rights as the different user instead of the user account they are currently signed in to. Run as different user will only affect the current instance of the running .bat, .cmd, .exe, .msc, or .msi file. You can open multiple instances of the file with each instance running as a different user. A process is an instance of a program that is being executed. Each process running in Windows is assigned a unique process ID (PID). Option One: See Which...
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Sign in to Windows 11

Accounts Sign in to Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to sign in to Windows 11 with your account. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. When a user signs in to Windows, the system loads their profile. Because each user has a unique user account, this allows multiple users to share a computer. When a user signs in, the desktop settings, files, favorites, and history they see are theirs; they cannot be accessed by other users. When that user signs out, their profile is preserved...
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Enable or Disable Account in Windows 11

Accounts Enable or Disable Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable an account in Windows 11. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. If you have an account on your PC that you want to make unavailable without deleting it, you can disable the account and enable the account again later when wanted. When an account is disabled, it can no longer be signed in to until enabled again. The account's name will no longer appear on the sign-in screen or user menu on the Start menu until enabled again. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable an account. Option One...
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Add Guest Account in Windows 11

Accounts Add Guest Account in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add a guest account to your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. A guest account is a restricted local account for users you don't want to have a permanent account on your PC. It allows people (visitors) to use your PC without having access to your personal files. Users signed in to the guest account can't install apps, can't open Microsoft Store apps, can't install hardware, and can't open Settings. You can no longer use the built-in Guest account in Windows. As a workaround, we can add a local account...
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