Switching Users In Windows Vista

Almost all the Windows operating systems are multi-user operating system models and Windows Vista is no exception. This means that there can be a number of users in a single operating system. The user accounts allow more than one person to share the same computer. The different user accounts can have different desktop themes, different default media programs and other customized options. Another advantage of having different user accounts is that the administrator can have a control over the Internet usage and the usage of other resources in the computer. This also gives the different users an option to lock their accounts for security.

The Windows support tips shared below will help you to know more on creating user accounts and on switching between user accounts. You may follow these steps to switch between the different user accounts in the Vista operating system. If you have any doubts, you may refer to the Windows Vista help modules in the Microsoft web site for further clarification.

Instructions

• Turn on your computer and click on the Start button. From the Start menu, select Control Panel. From the Control Panel window, click on User Accounts and create a user account. Some of the common user account types are administrator user account, the guest user account and the standard user account.
• You need to save all the open files and documents before switching to a different user account. You should understand that the Windows Vista operating system does not save any files and documents that are open before switching to a different user account.
• Click on the Start button and click on the arrow beside the lock button. If you have more than one user account, you may switch between these user accounts.
• Click on the Switch User option. This will take you to the Switch User screen. When you are in the screen, click on the user account that you wish to use or switch to. After selecting the preferred user account, you will be directed to the chosen customized user account.

These are the simple steps to switch between users in the Windows Vista operating system. Switching between the user accounts is a very easy process in the Windows Vista OS. If you face any difficulty in the user switching procedure of the Windows Vista computer, you may contact the Windows support service for further assistance.