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How to Easily Switch Users on Windows 10
You can switch users on Windows 10 in a matter of moments
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Updated onJanuary 25, 2024
updated onJanuary 25, 2024
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If you share your PC with others or have both a regular and administrator account, it’s important to know how to switch users on Windows 10.
This is an essential and pretty useful skill, and in today’s guide, we will show you how to do that on your PC properly.
What is the fastest way to switch users in Windows 10?
The fastest way to do this is by using theWindowskey +Lshortcut. That will instantly lock your account and allow you to switch users on Windows 10 from the lock screen.
How do I switch users on Windows 10?
1. Use the keyboard shortcut
2. Use the Start menu
3. Use Ctrl + Alt + Del shortcut
4. Use Alt + F4 shortcut
5. Use the command line tool
Keep in mind that you don’t need to use PowerShell to do this, and you can switch user on Windows 10 with cmd using the same command.
How do I switch users on a locked computer?
After doing that, you should be able to switch users using any of the methods from this guide.
Why can’t I switch users on Windows 10?
This issue appears on other versions as well, and if you’re on Windows 11, check our guide on what to do if theswitch users option is missing on Windows 11.
As you can see, it’s pretty simple to switch users on Windows 10 with a shortcut, but you can use any other method from our guide. To learn more about user management, we suggest reading our guide on how tomanage users and groups on Windows 10.
Did we miss your favorite method for switching users? If so, don’t hesitate to share it with us in the comments section.
More about the topics:Windows 10 Guides
Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
