How Do I List All User Accounts on a Windows System?

You can easily list all user accounts on a Windows system using the Control Panel or Command Prompt.

Using Control Panel:

1. Open Control Panel: Search for "Control Panel" in the Windows search bar and click on the result.
2. Navigate to User Accounts: Click on "User Accounts" in the Control Panel.
3. View User Accounts: You will see a list of all user accounts on your Windows system.

Using Command Prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt: Search for "cmd" in the Windows search bar and click on the result.
2. Run the Command: In the Command Prompt window, type net user and press Enter. This will display a list of all user accounts on your Windows system.

Example:

The output of the net user command will look something like this:

User accounts for \\COMPUTERNAME

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Administrator              *        Administrator account
Guest                     *        Guest account
User1                    *        User account
User2                    *        User account

This shows the usernames and account types for each user on the system.

Practical Insights:

• You can use the net user command to get more information about a specific user account by typing net user <username>.
• The net user command can also be used to manage user accounts, such as creating new accounts, changing passwords, or deleting accounts.