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WDAGUtilityAccount: What is it & Should you Disable it?
This is a built-in account and it doesn’t pose a security risk
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Updated onFebruary 21, 2024
updated onFebruary 21, 2024
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Users have always been used to finding the admin and the usual local accounts on their PCs, but some users are curious about the WDAGUtilityAccount on the list of user accounts.
If you are wondering what this user account is, this guide will show you everything you need to know about it.
What is WDAGUtilityAccount?
The WDAGUtilityAccount is a user account used by the Windows Defender Application Guard (WDAG), and it’s part of Microsoft Edge and Office 365.
It is mainly used for private browsing and opening any website or link you try to access in a virtualized sandbox, thus isolating your browsing session from your desktop and user account.
How do I enable or disable the WDAGUtilityAccount?
1. Use the Windows features
One of the quickest ways to enable or disable the WDAGUtilityAccount is via the Windows Features. However, it must be mentioned that it is advisable to leave the default settings at it is.
2. Use the Computer Management feature
You can enable or disable the user account on your PC easily. However, it is advisable not to make changes to the properties. This is especially true when renaming the account, as this can make your PC vulnerable to threats.
How can I check if WDAGUtilityAccount is enabled?
Another option is to use the Computer Management tool by following the steps below:
If the account is unavailable on the list of accounts, it is disabled.
With this, we can conclude this guide on the WDAGUtilityAccount feature on your PC. It is essential to mention that there is no way to delete this account on your PC, as it is a system feature.
Similarly, if yourPC won’t let you add new user accounts, check our detailed guide to fix it. We also have a guide onhow to manage users and groups, so don’t miss it.
To learn more about the Sandbox feature, we also have a guide on how toconfigure Windows Sandbox, so don’t miss it.
Feel free to let us know your experience with this feature in the comments below.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
