Can't add a user to windows

crazyloverd

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HI all, I am having this issue with adding a user or clicking on manage another account and with the guest account having a password. first I cant add anyone not even from the main administrator account that I enable. so whats wrong I have no idea. if someone knows how to fix please help. I running windows 8.1 preview
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    crosshair iv by asus
    CPU
    amd phenom II x6 1055t
    Motherboard
    crosshair iv by asus
    Memory
    8gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ati hd 5870
Hi,

In an elevated command prompt, run the commands below (pick an option and substitute Username and passwords with your own).

Creating an administrator with a password
Code:
:: Creates new user "Username" with the password "asdf1234"
[B]net user Username asdf1234 /add[/B]
:: Makes this user an administrator
[B]net localgroup Administrators Username /add[/B]
:: Remove new user from the Users group
[B]net localgroup Users Username /delete[/B]

Creating a standard user without a password
Code:
net user Username /add

Bonus: passwords never expire
Code:
net accounts /maxpwage:unlimited

If you have errors, post screenshots.

Vadim
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
so how does this fix my problem. it creates one from the command prompt ok. but how do I fix the standard way of doing it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8 pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    crosshair iv by asus
    CPU
    amd phenom II x6 1055t
    Motherboard
    crosshair iv by asus
    Memory
    8gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ati hd 5870
It doesn't fix your problem, it allows you to create users while you evaluate a preliminary version of Windows. When the final one comes out, just do a clean install and see if the problem is gone :)

Vadim
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro x64
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv7t (17.3'', i7-2630QM, HD 6770M 1Gb, 8Gb RAM, 2 SSD@120Gb + 1 HDD@750Gb)
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