How to Create and Manage a Hidden Account in Windows 7

Have you ever wanted to create a hidden account on Windows 7? Read on to find out how!

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Creating the Account

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    Open notepad by going to Start> All Programmes> Accessories> Notepad or just type "notepad", without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter.
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    Type the following code:
    • @echo off
    • net user hidden passwordhere /add
    • net localgroup Administrators hidden /add
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    REMEMBER!! Change "passwordhere" to the password of your choice and, if you wish, change "hidden" to the username of your choice
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    Go to File> Save As
    • Change the "Save as type" box to "All Files"
    • Type "hidden.bat" into file name and click "Save"
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    Right click the file and select "Run as administrator"
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    Click "Yes" in the UAC window that may pop up depending on your settings
    • A command prompt window will appear for a few seconds, then disappear
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    Open Command Prompt by going to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt or just type "cmd", without quotes, into the start menu and hit enter.
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    Type "net users", without quotes into the window and press enter.
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    Check the list for an account with the name you specified.
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    Well done! You have just created an account with administrator privileges! Read on to find out how to hide the account.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Hiding the Account

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    Open Command Prompt by going to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt or just type "cmd", without quotes, into the start menu
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    Right click the program and select "Run as Administrator"
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    Type "net user hidden /active:no", without quotes, into the window and hit enter.
    • REMEMBER. Change "hidden" to the name you specified
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    "The command completed successfully" should appear.
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    Well done! You have just hidden an account
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Accessing Your Account

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    Open Command Prompt by going to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Command Prompt or just type "cmd", without quotes, into the start menu
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    Right click the program and select "Run as Administrator"
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    Type "net user hidden /active:yes", without quotes, into the window and press enter.
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    "The command completed successfully" should appear.
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    Log off and check if there is a new user account with the name you specified. If there is well done!
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    Once you have finished using the account, follow "Hiding the account" to hide it again.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Would this be categorized as hacking?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No. Per definition, it's not called "hacking" if you have physical access to the computer.
  • Question
    Can I log into the PC with the hidden account on its network?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    No; the account is deactivated, which means it's inaccessible without activating it.
  • Question
    What do I do if my access was denied when trying to make a new account?
    Note Stars
    Note Stars
    Community Answer
    Check if you're running as an administrator account by right-clicking the program "Command Prompt"; hit "Run as administrator" on an administrator account.
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Warnings

  • The account won't be completely hidden. It will still appear in any "net user" lists in Command Prompt, but it should be good enough for the casual user
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  • Make sure that you run any commands as Administrator or, better still enable the administrator account
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Updated: December 24, 2016
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