How Do I Add a User to Windows VM?

Adding a user to a Windows virtual machine (VM) is straightforward. You can do this using the built-in user management tools in Windows. Here's how:

Using the Local Users and Groups Tool

1. Open the Local Users and Groups tool: Press Windows key + R, type lusrmgr.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Users: In the left pane, expand Users.
3. Right-click in the right pane and select New User.
4. Enter user details: Provide a username, full name, password, and password confirmation. You can also set other options like the user's description and group membership.
5. Click Create: The new user will be added to the system.

Using the Control Panel

1. Open Control Panel: Press Windows key + R, type control, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to User Accounts: Click User Accounts.
3. Select "Manage another account": Click Manage another account.
4. Click "Add a new user": Click the button labeled Add a new user.
5. Follow the prompts: Enter the user's name, password, and other required information.

Additional Tips

• Administrative privileges: If you need to grant a user administrative privileges, you can adjust their group membership.
• Password policies: You can set password policies for all users on the VM.
• Remote access: If you want to allow users to remotely access the VM, you'll need to configure remote desktop settings.