Ways to activate Guest mode on Windows 10

Guest mode on Windows 10 ( Guest Mode Windows 10 ) allows computer users to create a temporary account to log in to the computer. This is one of those handy features when you're forced to lend a computer to someone else but can't control whether they're prying into your personal data.

Before going into the tutorial on turning on guest mode of Windows 10 , we should also learn a little about this handy feature of Windows.

What is Windows guest mode?

Windows guest mode ( Guest Mode or Guest Account ) is a way of calling a sub account created by a computer user and allowing other users to use the computer at its most basic level.

The effect of enabling guest mode on Windows

It can be said that for computer users, activating the Guest Account is extremely important. Not only does it help protect the computer most safely from other curious users, but starting Guest Mode also prevents others from installing additional software or changing the settings that the computer currently has.

Features of guest accounts on Windows

• No login password required.
• Guest mode can be enabled on all operating systems (from Windows, Mac, Ubuntu to Chrome OS).
• Guest Guest mode cannot be used immediately, but must be activated first.
• Computer users who log into Guest Mode can only use the computer with what they already have, cannot install software, change configurations or change systems.
• Users of this account also cannot set passwords for Guest accounts.

Instructions to start Guest mode on the computer

In this article, I will show you 4 ways to activate the Guest account on your computer , depending on the case or feel which way is easy to follow, you can follow.

Method 1: Enable guest mode through Local users and Groups

Step 1: From the main screen of the computer, left-click on the search bar Type here to search and enter the keyword " Lusrmgr.msc " and then select this item in the results shown.

Step 2 : The [Local Users and Groups (Local]) window appears as follows, left-click on the two Users entries on both sides, as shown in the picture.

At this time, in the Name box , you will see the Guest item appears as below.

Step 3: Double-click on the Guest or right-click and select Properties in the following dialog box.

Step 4: The Guest Properties dialog box appears, here you do the following to activate the Guest mode for Windows 10:

• Full name : The name of the guest account will be displayed on the computer.
• Uncheck the Account is disabled item .
• Left click on Apply / OK .

After Guest Properties closes, you will see the newly created account name appear in [Local Users and Groups (Local].

Successfully started guest mode on Windows 10

If you return to the account checking interface, you will see an additional account just created here, to use, need to restart the computer.

Method 2: Activate Guest account with Command Prompt

Step 1: From the desktop, you also enter the keyword " cmd " in the search box next to the Start button. The results appear, choose to open cmd with admin rights - Run as administrator .

Step 2 : The command prompt appears, just type " net user guest / active: yes " and press Enter .

If the message The command completed successfully as shown below is successful.

Method 3. Turn on Guest mode in Group Policy

Step 1 : Still from the desktop, enter the keyword Edit Group Policy into the search box and select the corresponding results above.

Step 2 : The Local Group Policy Editor dialog box appears, find the following paths:

Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings .

Step 3: Go to Local Policies / Security Options , look for Accounts: Guest account status in the next window.

Step 4 : If this item is Disable , enable it by right-clicking and selecting Enabeld or double clicking on it

Accounts dialog box : Guest account status Properties appear, select Enabled mode and then OK to confirm.

In addition to the above, you can do this by going through the User Account, specifically:

Click the search icon to the right of the Task Bar, you will see the search bar.

1. Type " User Accounts " in the search bar.
2. Press Enter or click on the " User Accounts " icon , you will see the User accounts window.

Click on " Manage another account " and you will see the Manage Accounts window pop up.

In the Manage Accounts window, users see all their accounts. If you only have one Admin account and want to create additional guest accounts, click “ Add a new user in PC settings ” at the bottom. The Settings window appears.

In the " Family & other users " option, you can add accounts for family members by clicking on the plus in the " Add a family member " or for others in Other User , click on " Add someone else to this PC ”. Users can also add accounts for their children and take control of that account.

You do not need to add an email or phone number to the guest account. So, click on " The person I want to add doesn't have email address ".

Users also do not need to create Microsoft accounts for guest accounts. Click " Add a user without a Microsoft account ".

• Enter the username (Do not enter the word Guest in the username field because the window does not accept this word, you can enter Guest 1 or any name).
• Enter the password and enter it again.
• Select " Next ". After a few seconds, you can see your new account name in the settings window.

Restart the system, you will see 2 accounts in the bottom left corner. You can click on any account and log in.

Users can limit privileges to the Guest account by changing the account type. To do so, follow these instructions:

How to change the account type in Windows 10

Click the Search icon for magnifying glass on the Task Bar.

Type " netplwiz " into the search bar. Click on the netplwiz result found. You will see the User Accounts window.

You can view the Admin and Guest accounts in the User Accounts window. Check the account type in the Group column . Users can change any type of account. Remember, each type will have a certain privilege.

• Click the name of the account you want to change.
• Select " Properties ". Properties window appears.
• Select the Group Membership tab in the top menu.
• You can see it is selected by default in the Standard User section .
• Click on the Other section .
• Click the down arrow and you'll see a range of options available. Choose any type of account you want.
• Click Apply .
• Click OK . Immediately, you have seen the account type change in the User Accounts window.
• Click on OK .