1. Enable Fast User Switching via Registry​

• Open Run Dialog:
  • Press-Windows + R-keys to open the Run dialog box.
  • Type-regedit-and press-Enter.
• Navigate to Registry Path:
  • Once the Registry Editor opens, navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesSystem.
• Create New Key (if not present):
  • If the System key isn't present, right-click on the Policies key, select-/New / Key, and name it System.
• Create DWORD Value:
  • Right-click in the right pane of the System key, selec-New /DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  • Name it HideFastUserSwitching.
• Set Value Data:
  • Double-click on HideFastUserSwitching and set the Value data to 0.
  • Click-OK.
• Restart Your PC:
  • Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

2. Configure Windows Group Policy​

• Open Group Policy Editor:
  • Pres-Windows + R, type-gpedit.msc, and hit-Enter.
• Navigate to Fast User Switching Policy:
  • In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/System/Logon.
• Edit the Policy:
  • Double-click on Hide Entry Points for Fast User Switching.
  • Select-Disabled, then click-Apply-and-OK.
• Restart Your PC:
  • Close the Local Group Policy Editor and restart your computer.

3. Enable the Built-in Administrator Account and Create a New User​

• Boot into Recovery Menu:
  • On the sign-in screen, hold the-Shift-key and select-Restart.
• Access Command Prompt:
  • Navigate to-Troubleshoot/ /Advanced Options/Command Prompt.
• Activate Built-in Administrator:
  • In the Command Prompt window, type: net user administrator /active:yes.
  • Press-Enter.
• Restart and Log in as Administrator:
  • Restart your PC and log in using the built-in administrator account.
• Create a New User Account:
  • Hit the Windows keys and click on-Settings.
  • Click on-Accounts-on the left pane then select-Family &;;;- ;;;other users.
  • Select-Add account.
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to create a user account, then try switching users again.

4. Create a Desktop Shortcut for Switching Users​

• Create Shortcut:
  • Right-click on your desktop, select-New/Shortcut.
• Enter Location:
  • In the location field, type: %windir%System32tsdiscon.exe.
  • Click-Next.
• Name the Shortcut:
  • Name the shortcut-Switch User.
  • Clickt-Finish.
• Change Icon (Optional):
  • Right-click the new shortcut, select-Properties, then-Change Icon.
  • Navigate to C:WindowsSystem32imageres.dll to choose an icon.
  • Click-OK, then-Apply.
• Use the Shortcut:
  • Double-click the shortcut to switch users.

5. Run gpresult Command to Check Group Policies​

• Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
  • Press-Windows + X-and select-Command Prompt (Admin).
• Run gpresult Command:
  • Type: gpresult /h C:gpresult.html and press-Enter.
• Open Resultant Set of Policy:
  • Open the C:gpresult.html file in your web browser to view applied Group Policies.
• Check for Restrictions:
  • Check for any policies that might be restricting user switching.
  • Adjust policies as needed using the Local Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor.

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