How to create a new user and add user password

In a household there might be only one computer and many users. If this is the case it makes sense to create an account for each user so they can have more flexibility in organizing their folders and customizing the look of their desktop. It would also be best to add a password to these accounts to increase privacy for each user.

The steps to create a new account and add a password is simple. The steps below would work for both XP and Vista computers. There is also a video tutorial to provide you with a visual guide.

1. Go to start
2. Go to control panel
3. Go to user accounts
4. (depends) go to user accounts again
5. Select the user you want to add a password
6. Click create a new password
7. Type the new password in (twice - once in the first box and once in the second)
8. (If you want) Add a password hint (DO NOT put the password itself!)
   
9. Click create password

How to open your computer without a password

Sometimes you might forget the password you've set for your computer. Like when you have just have come back from a refreshing two-week long vacation. If this does happen, then don't worry just yet. Try this simple trick below to open your computer again without a password.

1. when you are at the logon screen click CTRL+ALT+DEL twice
2. type username Adminsitrator and then click enter

Voila! You should now be inside your computer. All you have to do next is just edit the password of your previous account which is demonstrated in this post. If you are concerned with having an Administrator account without a password then just add a password to this account as well to secure it.