Have you ever wanted to create a hidden account in Windows 7? Read on to find out how!
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Create the Account
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 1 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 1](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-1-j.webp)
Step 1. Open Notepad by going to “Start> All Programs> Accessories> Notepad”, or simply by typing “Notepad”, without quotes, in the start menu and pressing enter
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 2 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 2](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-2-j.webp)
Step 2. Write the following code:
- @echo off
- net user hidden passwordhere / add
- net localgroup Administrators hidden / add
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 3 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 3](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-3-j.webp)
Step 3. REMEMBER
!
Replace the text "" passwordhere "" with the password you want to set, and the text "hidden" with the desired User Name
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 4 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 4](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-4-j.webp)
Step 4. Go to “File> Save As”
- Select "All Files" in the "Save As" box.
- Type "hidden.bat" in the "File Name" box and then press "Save".
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 5 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 5](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-5-j.webp)
Step 5. Right click on the file and then select “Run as Administrator”
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 6 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 6](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-6-j.webp)
Step 6. Select “Yes” in the window that appears, depending on your settings
A command prompt will appear for a few seconds and then disappear
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 7 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 7](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-7-j.webp)
Step 7. Open the Command Prompt by going to “Start> All Programs> Accessories> Comadian Prompt”, or by simply typing “Cmd”, without quotes, in the start menu and pressing enter
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 8 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 8](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-8-j.webp)
Step 8. Type "net users", without quotes, in the prompt window and then press enter
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 9 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 9](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-9-j.webp)
Step 9. Check the list for the account name you have chosen
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 10 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 10](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-10-j.webp)
Step 10. Well done
You have just created an account with administrator rights. Read on to find out how to hide this account.
Method 2 of 3: Hide the Account
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 11 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 11](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-11-j.webp)
Step 1. Open the Command Prompt by going to “Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt”, or simply by typing “Cmd”, without quotes, in the start menu
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 12 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 12](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-12-j.webp)
Step 2. Right click on the prompt program and then select “Run as Administrator”
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 13 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 13](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-13-j.webp)
Step 3. Type "net user hidden / active: no", without quotes in the prompt window and hit enter
REMEMBER. Edit the “hidden” text with the Username you have chosen.
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 14 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 14](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-14-j.webp)
Step 4. The command executed successfully should appear
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 15 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 15](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-15-j.webp)
Step 5. Well Done
You just hid your account.
Method 3 of 3: Log into your Account
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 16 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 16](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-16-j.webp)
Step 1. Open the Command Prompt by going to “Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt”, or simply by typing “Cmd”, without quotes, in the start menu
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 17 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 17](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-17-j.webp)
Step 2. Right click on the prompt program and then select “Run as Administrator”
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 18 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 18](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-18-j.webp)
Step 3. Type "net user hidden / active: yes", without quotes in the prompt window and hit enter
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 19 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 19](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-19-j.webp)
Step 4. The command executed successfully should appear
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 20 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 20](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-20-j.webp)
Step 5. Log out and check if a new User appears with the name you have chosen
If there is, then you have performed the steps correctly!
![Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 21 Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7 Step 21](https://i.sundulerparents.com/images/008/image-21636-21-j.webp)
Step 6. Once you have finished using the Account, use the instructions in the "Hide the Accout" section to hide it again
Advice
- The "net user hidden / active: yes" and "/ active: no" commands can be used to hide and make any account visible. You just have to replace the "hidden" text with the name of the account you want to hide or make visible.
- These commands also work with Windows Vista!
Warnings
- Make sure you run the commands as an administrator, or better yet, activate the administrator account.
- The account will not be completely hidden. It will be visible, through the command prompt, in the “net user” lists; however, it should be hidden enough for ordinary users.