How to Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7

Creating the Account

1. 
   Open notepad by going to Start> All Programmes> Accessories> Notepad or just type "notepad", without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter.
2. 
   Type the following code:

   1. @echo off
   2. net user hidden passwordhere /add
   3. net localgroup Administrators hidden /add
3. 
   REMEMBER!! Change "passwordhere" to the password of your choice and, if you wish, change "hidden" to the username of your choice
4. 
   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"
5. 
   Right click the file and select "Run as administrator"
6. 
   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
7. 
   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.
8. 
   Type "net users", without quotes into the window and press enter.
9. 
   Check the list for an account with the name you specified.
10. 
    Well done! You have just created an account with administrator privileges! Read on to find out how to hide the account.