How to Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7

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.