Windows 8 In Depth

Setting Up User Accounts

On a computer that’s joined to a corporate Windows domain network, the network servers take care of authorizing each user, and accounts are created by network managers.

On home and small office computers, it’s best to set up a separate account for each person who will use the computer. Having separate user accounts keeps everyone’s stuff separate: email, online purchasing, preferences and settings, documents, and so on. Although it’s certainly possible for everyone to share one account, having separate accounts often turns out to be more convenient than sharing. A Computer Administrator user can create, delete, and otherwise manage user accounts.