4 Ways to Enable/Disable Guest Account in Windows 10

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In Windows 10, a Guest Account allows users to use the computer without creating an account. This is useful if you want someone to use your computer but don’t want them to have full access. A user with a guest account, for example, cannot establish a new account, change the password, or alter any system settings.

You may have previously read our post about the differences between Admin, Standard, Guest, and other types of accounts. In prior Windows versions, enabling and disabling the guest Account was relatively straightforward, and it could be done from the User Accounts section of the control panel.

However, setting up a guest account in Windows 10 is a little complicated. On this article, Here, we have cumulated how to use command prompt to enable guest account in Windows 10.

How to Enable/Disable Guest Account in Windows 10 in the Best Ways

On Windows 10, there are four ways to enable or disable the guest account.

  1. Using the Control Panel
  2. By using the Command Prompt
  3. By Individuals and Groups in the Local Area
  4. Through a group policy

Method 1: Use the Control Panel to turn on or off the guest account

Step 1: In Windows 10, open the Control Panel.

Step 2: Select User Accounts and then click on manage other accounts from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: On your Windows 10 computer, you may now view all of the listed accounts, and the list will include the Guest account.

Step 4: Activate or deactivate the account.

  1. If the guest account is active, click on the account and then the “Turn Account Off” option to turn it off.

Tips: In some previous versions, the guest account might not appear in the Control Panel; however, you can enable or disable accounts using the methods listed below.

Method 2: Using the Command Prompt, enable or disable the guest account.

Step 1: On Windows 10, open Command Prompt as an administrator.

Step 2: Use instructions to enable or disable the guest account.

  1. Type net user guest /active yes and press Enter to enable the guest account.
  2. Type net user /active no and press Enter to disable the guest account.

Method 3: Local Users and Groups can enable or disable guest accounts.

Step 1: In the Search box on the Windows 10 taskbar, type lusrmgr. msc. Then, to open Local Users and Groups, use the lusrmgr.msc tool.

Step 2: Go to the Users folder and double-click it. It lists all accounts, including the Guest account, in the middle pane. Select Properties from the drop-down menu when you right-click on the Guest.

Step 3: To activate the Guest, uncheck the box next to Account is disabled and click OK.

Method 4: In Windows 10, you can use Group Policy to enable or disable the Guest account.

Step 1: To open the Run dialog, use the Win + R keyboard keys. Then, in the Run box, type gpedit.msc and press Enter. The Local Group Policy Editor will open as a result of this action.

Step 2: Select Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options from the drop-down menu. Double-click Accounts: Guest account status in the right-hand window.

Step 3: To enable or disable the guest account, select Enabled or Disabled from the drop-down menu. Then, to preserve your changes, click OK.

Conclusion

All of the methods for enabling or disabling the guest account in Windows 10 work immediately without requiring you to restart the computer. Once enabled, the guest will appear in the Windows 10 start menu.

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Jaskaran, a tech enthusiast from childhood, inspired by his father, began his tech journey by rooting Android phones. He now writes on various tech topics, aiming to simplify complex ideas for a broad audience. His writing is direct, concise, and flows effortlessly, making tech topics accessible and engaging.

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