Turn the guest account on or off

If you want someone to have temporary access to your computer, you can create a guest account. People using the guest account can't install software or hardware, change settings, or create a password. Because the guest account allows a user to log on to a network, browse the Internet, and shut down the computer, you should disable the guest account when it isn't being used.

Note

• The guest account is not available on Windows 7 Starter.

1. Click to open User Accounts.

2. Click Manage another account.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

3. Do one of the following:

• If the guest account is off, click Guest, and then click Turn On.

• If the guest account is on, click Guest, and then click Turn off the guest account.