{"id":18701,"date":"2024-07-25T19:42:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T19:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=18701"},"modified":"2025-10-07T17:47:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:47:47","slug":"fix-no-switch-user-option-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-no-switch-user-option-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"[SOLVED] How to Troubleshoot No \u201cSwitch User\u201d Option in Windows 10\/11?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Picture this scenario. You created different user accounts so that each user can log in separately and work on their files and applications. This way, each account won&#8217;t interfere with the personal information and applications of other users.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But one day, the moment arrives when you need to seamlessly switch between these carefully crafted accounts, only to be met with an unexpected roadblock &#8211; <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">other users don&#8217;t exist.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This issue is widespread, and many Windows 10\/11 users have been complaining about it. If you are having the same problem, you&#8217;re in good hands.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In this post, we explain how to show the Switch User option in Windows 10\/11.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What&#8217;s the Switch User Feature?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Windows OS comes with various useful features <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">that allow users to use it seamlessly regardless of the computer brand. One such feature is Switch User.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It allows users to share the same computer by creating multiple user accounts so that they can separately log in to their own accounts to access files or use apps.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-set-auto-login-in-windows-10\/\">How to set auto login in Windows 11\/10?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">So long as they have the correct credentials, one can create multiple accounts on the same PC and log in without problems.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For instance, a user may have five user accounts on the same computer &ndash; three administrator accounts and two local accounts &ndash; and use them flawlessly.<\/span> <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You can switch users using various methods:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">From the Start menu, click on your profile icon and select the user account that you want to switch to from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Press the <\/span><\/span><code>Ctrl + Alt + Del<\/code><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">keyboard shortcuts and select Switch User.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Press the <\/span><\/span><code>Win + L<\/code><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">keyboard shortcut to get to the lock screen and select the user account that you want to access.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Via the Task Manager, by pressing <\/span><\/span><code>Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/code><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">on your keyboard, go to the Users tab and select the user account that you want to access.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How to Fix the &#8220;Switch User&#8221; Option Is Missing on Windows 10\/11<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What if the Switch User button is missing on Windows 10\/11? Sometimes, the feature goes missing, which means that you can&#8217;t switch user accounts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Most users said that the trouble started <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-troubleshooter-easily-fixing-windows-update-issues\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">after upgrading to Windows 10\/11<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and it seems to affect different versions of Windows 10\/11 systems.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you&#8217;re having the same problem, here&#8217;s how to fix it:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fix 1: Configure the local users and groups option<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Win + R<\/code> shortcut, type or paste <code>lusrmgr.msc<\/code>&nbsp;in the <em>Run<\/em> dialog box. Hit <code>Enter<\/code> to launch the <em>Local Users and Groups<\/em> window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Configure-the-local-users-and-groups-option-1.png\" alt=\"Press the Win + R shortcut, type or paste &ldquo;lusrmgr.msc&rdquo; (no quotes) in the Run dialog box. Hit Enter to launch the Local Users and Groups window.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once the <em>lusrmgr<\/em> window opens, select <em>Groups<\/em>, right-click <em>Administrators<\/em> and select <em>Add to Group<\/em>. This action opens the <em>Administrators Properties<\/em> window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Configure-the-local-users-and-groups-option-2.png\" alt=\"Once the lusrmgr window opens, select Groups, right-click Administrators and select Add to Group. This action opens the Administrators Properties window.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Add<\/em> and click on <em>Object Type<\/em> next to the <em>Select this Object Type<\/em> option.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Uncheck all options, only leaving the <em>Users<\/em> checkbox marked, and click <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Configure-the-local-users-and-groups-option-3.png\" alt=\"Select Add and click on Object Type next to the Select this Object Type option. Uncheck all options, only leaving the Users checkbox marked, and click OK.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Back on the <em>Select Users<\/em> screen, click <em>Advanced &gt; Find Now<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A list of results should appear at the bottom of the screen. Select the user account that you can&rsquo;t switch to and then click <em>OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <em>OK<\/em> button on the next screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Configure-the-local-users-and-groups-option-4.png\" alt=\"Click the OK button on the next screen.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>These steps should add the missing user&rsquo;s account, and you should be able to switch accounts.\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Also Read: <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ultimate-guide-how-to-create-a-new-user-on-windows-10-and-11\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Ultimate Guide: How to Create a New User on Windows 10 and 11<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fix 2: Configure Windows Group policy<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Windows Key and R<\/code> simultaneously, type in or paste <code>gpedit.msc<\/code> in the <em>Run<\/em> dialog box, and hit <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Configure-Windows-Group-policy-1.png\" alt=\"Press the Windows Key and R simultaneously, type in or paste &ldquo;msc&rdquo; (no quotes) in the Run dialog box, and hit Enter.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The <em>Local Group Policy<\/em> window should appear next. Follow this path:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Computer Configuration &gt; Administrative Templates &gt; System &gt; Logon <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click &ldquo;<em>Hide Entry Points for Fast User Switching<\/em>&rdquo; to open it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Disabled<\/em> to turn it on.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Apply &gt; OK<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Exit the <em>Local Group Policy Editor<\/em> window and check if the <em>Switch User<\/em> option is back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Configure-Windows-Group-policy-2.png\" alt=\"Double-click &ldquo;Hide Entry Points for Fast User Switching&rdquo; to open it. Select Disabled to turn it on. Click Apply &gt; OK.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If this fix doesn&#8217;t work, let&#8217;s try to modify the Windows Registry.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><a class=\"post-item__header-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-manage-the-group-policy-on-windows-10-8-and-8-1\/\">Group Policy Essentials: How to Access and Use Windows Group Policy Editor?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fix 3: Edit the Windows registry<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Here&#8217;s how to enable another user in Windows 10\/11 through the registry:<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__heading\">Warning<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Applying changes to the <\/span><\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/registry-cleaner\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Windows Registry <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">can be risky. Therefore, follow the steps below carefully and only make the changes as outlined.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We recommend that you first<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-windows-10-registry\/\">a backup of your registry <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">to make it easy to restore it in case something goes wrong.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Backing up your registry on Windows 10\/11 is quite simple. Here&rsquo;s the guide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your <em>Start<\/em> menu, type in <code>regedit<\/code>, and press <code>Enter<\/code>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Edit-the-Windows-registry-1.png\" alt=\"Go to your Start menu, type in &ldquo;regedit&rdquo; (no quotes), and press Enter.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click the first option &ndash; <em>Registry Editor<\/em> &ndash; and select <em>Run as administrator<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Yes<\/em> when you get the system prompt.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>File &gt; Export<\/em> and pick the location where you want to save the backup file.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Assign the file a name, and make sure to select the <em>All option<\/em> under <em>Export Range<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <em>Save<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you&rsquo;re done, here&rsquo;s how to enable another user in Windows 10\/11 through the registry:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch the <em>Registry<\/em> window once again and expand the following path:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Computer\\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Once you get to this location, search for a value labeled &ldquo;<em>HideFastUserSwitching<\/em>&rdquo;. If it doesn&rsquo;t exist, you can quickly create one. To do so, right-click the <em>System<\/em> folder and select <em>New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value<\/em>. Type the name <code>HideFastUserSwitching<\/code>&nbsp;and press <code>Enter<\/code>. This will create the value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Edit-the-Windows-registry-2.png\" alt=\"Once you get to this location, search for a value labeled &ldquo;HideFastUserSwitching&rdquo;. If it doesn&rsquo;t exist, you can quickly create one. To do so, right-click the System folder and select New &gt; DWORD (32-bit) Value. Type the name &ldquo;HideFastUserSwitching&rdquo; (no quotes) and press Enter. This will create the value.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, double-click the <em>HideFastUserSwitching<\/em> value and set the <em>Value data<\/em> to <code>0<\/code> to enable it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Edit-the-Windows-registry-3.png\" alt=\"Next, double-click the HideFastUserSwitching value and set the Value dData to 0 (zero) to enable it.\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>That should do it. Now, press the Windows logo on your keyboard and click on your user icon to check if this fix resolved the &ldquo;no Switch User option&rdquo; issue in your Windows 10\/11 computer.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Also Read<\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">:&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/defragment-the-windows-registry-files\/\">Ultimate Guide: Why and How to Defrag Windows Registry?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fix 4: Create a desktop shortcut to switch user accounts<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You can create a desktop shortcut to switch between users based on tsidiscon. This method, however, is only applicable to <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Windows 11 Pro <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Enterprise editions.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Right-click on a blank area of &#8203;&#8203;your desktop and choose <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">New<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/10-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Shortcuts <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">can be found in the context menu&#8217;s submenu.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the location text box, type <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><code><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">%windir%\\System32\\tsdiscon.exe<\/span><\/span><\/code><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">and click <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Next.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/11-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To make the shortcut&#8217;s title, type <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Switch User Account.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/12-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To add the Switch User Account shortcut, click <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Finish<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To return to the login screen, double-click your new <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Switch User Account<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> shortcut on the desktop. You can then sign in to a different account.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">How to change the image icon for the shortcut<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you want, you can change the icon for the Switch User Account shortcut. There are some user-themed icons available in imageres.dll. You can choose an <\/span><\/span><code>imageres.dll<\/code><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">icon for your shortcut as follows:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Select <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Properties<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> by right-clicking on the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Switch User Account.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On the Shortcut tab, click <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Change Icons.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Select the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Browse.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Then navigate to the imageres.dll file in the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">C:\\Windows\\System32\\imageres.dll<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Select the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Open.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Select an appropriate user account icon and press the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">OK.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To change the icon of your shortcut, click the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Apply.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To close the shortcut&#8217;s properties window, click <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">OK.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you prefer, the desktop shortcut can be in the taskbar or the Start menu. Right-click the Switch User Account shortcut and select <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Show More Options<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">On the classic context menu, select the Pin to taskbar or Pin to Start menu option. The Switch User Account shortcut can then be removed from the desktop by right-clicking it and selecting <\/span><\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Delete<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fix 5: Safely repair registry errors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Windows Registry is a vast database that contains configuration settings for everything that&#8217;s installed on your PC, including applications, programs, and hardware.&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Every time you install an application, new values &#8203;&#8203;and keys are embedded in the registry database. The opposite is true when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-uninstall-programs-in-windows-10\/\">uninstalling a program<\/a>. That is, the keys and values &#8203;&#8203;are deleted from the database.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Sometimes, these entries are not properly added to the registry. Meanwhile, if you&#8217;re uninstalling a program, the system, for various reasons, may fail to delete them properly.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For the most part, these remnants may not cause any issues until they accumulate over time. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">You may run into various PC issues like <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-do-i-fix-computer-keeps-restarting\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Windows failing to boot<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> or serious problems like the <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/causes-of-bsod-on-windows-10-8-8-1\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">error.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">To help prevent potential risks to your registry, we recommend using a reliable tool like  <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a> &#8203;&#8203;&rsquo; s Registry Cleaner.<\/p>\n<p>Developed with precision and accuracy, Registry Cleaner ensures that all duplicate, invalid, and orphaned entries are removed, keeping your registry lean and errors at bay.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, Auslogics BoostSpeed &#8203;&#8203;comes with numerous tools to keep your PC performing at its best.<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;Switch User&#8221; Option Is Missing on Windows 10\/11: Fixed<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">By following these steps, you can troubleshoot and resolve the missing &#8220;Switch User&#8221; option in Windows 10\/11 while also safeguarding your system&#8217;s registry integrity.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Remember that altering system settings carries inherent risks, so proceed with care and always consider creating backups before making changes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">FAQ<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span>How to log in as administrator in Windows 10 without password?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To log in as an administrator without a password on Windows 10, you need to disable the password requirement for your account. Go to <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Sign-in options &gt; Change<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> under <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Password<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , and follow the prompts.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-2\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-2\"><span>How to change username on Windows 11?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Changing the username in Windows 11 involves changing the account name. Navigate to <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Settings &gt; Accounts &gt; Your info &gt; Edit name<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , then enter the new username and save it.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-3\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-3\"><span>How to sign out of a computer using the keyboard?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To sign out of a computer using the keyboard, press the <\/span><\/span><code>Windows key + L<\/code><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">. This locks the screen, and from there, you can choose to sign out<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> .<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-4\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-4\"><span>How to create a new user on Windows 10 from the lock screen?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\"> <\/span><\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">From the Windows 10 lock screen, click <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Other user<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> and then <\/span><\/span><em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Add a user<\/span><\/span><\/em><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . Follow the prompts to create a new user account without logging into an existing account.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The switch user option allows you to seamlessly switch between multiple accounts on your device. If that option isn&#8217;t working, it could be misconfigured settings, corrupt user profile or disabled account. 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