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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:
    1. @echo off
    2. net user hidden passwordhere /add
    3. 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
    1. Change the "Save as type" box to "All Files"
    2. 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
    1. 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.
    1. 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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