How to Switch Users on Windows 7?
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Windows Vista and Windows 7

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and click Switch user.

In the Start menu next to the Shut down button click the arrow pointing to the right and select Switch user.

How do I switch users on my computer?

To switch between multiple user accounts on your computer, follow these steps:

  • Click Start and then click the arrow on the side of the Shut Down button. You see several menu commands.
  • Choose Switch User.
  • Click the user you want to log in as.
  • Type the password and then click the arrow button to log in.

How do I switch users in CMD?

Switch user accounts from the Command Prompt

  1. Quit explorer.exe.
  2. Open Command Prompt.
  3. Navigate to c:\windows\system32.
  4. Enter the following command: runas /user:*computer_name*\*account_name explorer.exe.
Marcus Vance

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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