How Do I Change Users on Windows Vista?
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To switch from one user to another, open the Windows Start menu, click the right arrow at the bottom right of the menu next to the lock button, and then select Switch User. When prompted, select the user you want to switch to.

How do I switch users on a locked computer?

Option 2: Switch Users from Lock Screen (Windows + L)

  1. Press the Windows key + L simultaneously (i.e. hold down the Windows key and tap L) on your keyboard and it will lock your computer.
  2. Click the lock screen and you’ll be back on the sign-in screen. Select and log in to the account you want to switch to.

How do I change a user to a different user in Windows?

Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture) > Switch user > a different user.

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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