How to Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7
Have you ever wanted to create a hidden account on Windows 7? Read on to find out how! Open notepad by going to Start> All Programmes> Accessories> Notepad or just type 'notepad', without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter.
Method 1 of 3:
Creating the Account
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Open notepad by going to Start> All Programmes> Accessories> Notepad or just type "notepad", without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter. -
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Type the following code:- @echo off
- net user hidden passwordhere /add
- net localgroup Administrators hidden /add
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REMEMBER!! Change "passwordhere" to the password of your choice and, if you wish, change "hidden" to the username of your choice -
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Go to File> Save As- Change the "Save as type" box to "All Files"
- Type "hidden.bat" into file name and click "Save"
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Right click the file and select "Run as administrator" -
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Click "Yes" in the UAC window that may pop up depending on your settings- A command prompt window will appear for a few seconds, then disappear
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Open Command Prompt by going to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt or just type "cmd", without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter. -
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Type "net users", without quotes into the window and press enter. -
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Check the list for an account with the name you specified. -
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Well done! You have just created an account with administrator privileges! Read on to find out how to hide the account.
Method 2 of 3:
Hiding the Account
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Open Command Prompt by going to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt or just type "cmd", without quotes, into the start menu -
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Right click the program and select "Run as Administrator" -
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Type "net user hidden /active:no", without quotes, into the window and hit enter.- REMEMBER. Change "hidden" to the name you specified
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"The command completed successfully" should appear. -
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Well done! You have just hidden an account
Method 3 of 3:
Accessing Your Account
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Open Command Prompt by going to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt or just type "cmd", without quotes, into the start menu -
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Right click the program and select "Run as Administrator" -
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Type "net user hidden /active:yes", without quotes, into the window and press enter. -
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"The command completed successfully" should appear. -
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Log off and check if there is a new user account with the name you specified. If there is well done! -
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Once you have finished using the account, follow "Hiding the account" to hide it again.
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