The procedures to add a new user to Windows differs between the various versions of Microsoft Windows.
In addition, there are several methods of adding new users to most versions of Windows. The instructions presented here show only a few of the possible paths to creating new users on Windows.
Add a User to Windows XP
Click the Start button
Click the Control Panel menu item
Double-click the User Accounts icon
Click the Create a new account menu item
Type a name for the new account in the data entry box
Click the Next button
Choose to create either a Computer administrator account or a Limited account
Click the Create account button
Add a User to Windows Server 2003
In Windows Server 2003, you can add either local user accounts or Active Directory accounts.
Add a Local User to Windows Server 2003
Click the Start button
Click the Control Panel menu item
If you are in the Classic View, click Switch to Category View
Double-click the Performance and Maintenance icon
Click the Administrative Tools icon
Click the Computer Management icon
In the left window pane, click the + sign beside Local Users and Groups to expand that menu item
Again in the left window pane, click Users
Right-click once in the right window pane to bring up a menu
Click the New User menu option
Enter the User name for the new account
Enter the Full name for the new account
Enter a Description for the new account
Enter a Password the new account
Re-enter the same password to confirm
Choose the appropriate options for the new account:
User must change password at next login (Recommended)
User cannot change password
Password next expires
Account is disabled
Click the Create button
Click the Close button
Add an Active Directory User to Windows Server 2003
Click the Start button
Click the Control Panel menu item
If you are in the Classic View, click Switch to Category View
Double-click the Performance and Maintenance icon
Click the Administrative Tools icon
Click the Active Directory Users and Computers icon
In the left window pane, click Users
Right-click once in the right window pane to bring up a menu
Click the New menu option
Click the User menu option
Enter the First name for the new account
Enter the Intials for the new account
Enter the Last name for the new account
Edit the Full name for the new account (if necessary)
Enter a User logon name for the new account
Enter the domain for the new account or select it from the drop-down list
Enter a password the new account
Re-enter the same password to confirm
Choose the appropriate options for the new account:
User must change password at next login (Recommended)
