How to add a User Account in Windows XP

This is a how-to article for adding user accounts in Windows XP. This will be useful if you need to add other authorized users to a Windows XP computer. You will need to be logged in as an administrator to perform these actions.

  1. Go to Start » Control Panel.
  2. Click on the User Accounts icon.
  3. Under Pick a Task, choose Create a new account.
  4. Type in a name for the account.
  5. Choose an account type.
  6. Click on Create Account to complete.

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