Adding a user in Windows 10 Home

Question

I've been using Windows 10 for a while now. Recently, I've done fresh updates, which eventually created windows.old folder.

The problem started when I logged in as Administrator, and removed existing user account. I can't create back another user account.

From Control Panel -> User Accounts -> Manage another account -> Manage Accounts -> Add a new user in PC settings, opens up Settings screen.

From there, I click "Add someone else to this PC" and it results in following screen:

True that I have Windows 10 Home edition, but this was never problem.

Does any one have any clue?

Answer 1

Hello jay9,

I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

Run netplwiz command.

Click Add and then fill out the details for new user account and finish the wizard.

See if you can add new user this way.

Let us know if this helps!

Answer 2

Hi Jay, I'm Graeme, an independent adviser here to help.

See if you can add a user in the Settings app. Here are the steps to follow:

• Click Start and search for "users".
• Select the option "Add, edit or remove other people".
• In the Settings app that appears, click on Add someone else to this PC.

See if you can add the new user there, and if it still doesn't work, let me know what happens! Thanks!

Answer 3

Hi #jay9

Please follow these steps below to create a new account in Windows 10:

Answer 4

Hi Jay. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 9 year Windows MVP and Independent Advisor, here to help you.

Follow this guide to create a new Local or Microsoft Admin Account:

http://www.howtogeek.com/226540/how-to-create-a...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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