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How to enable my computer to switch users

Nancy Letshabang 0 Reputation points
2025-09-16T11:12:36.1266667+00:00

Hello

I have a work computer which I am unable to switch users. The computer only allows the administrator to log into the computer. Other users are unable to log in for official work purposes. Unfortunately, the administrator is someone who no longer works for the company. Kindly assist with enabling the switch user option on our computer.

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | System management components
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  1. Quinnie Quoc 5,835 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-09-16T11:45:07.69+00:00

    Dear Nancy Letshabang,

    To enable user switching in Windows 11, please ensure that additional user accounts are properly created and activated. You can do this by navigating to Settings > Accounts > Other users, then selecting Add account to create new work profiles. If the accounts already exist but are not appearing, open the Run dialog (Windows + R), type lusrmgr.msc, and verify that the user accounts are enabled under Local Users and Groups.

    Additionally, confirm that Fast User Switching is enabled in the registry by setting the HideFastUserSwitching value to 0 under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System.

    If administrative access is no longer available, we recommend contacting your IT administrator or using recovery options to regain control of the device.

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    Best regards,

    Quinnie Quoc.

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