Using a hidden profile in Windows 7


  1. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
       #1

    Using a hidden profile in Windows 7


    Is it possible to hide a user profile and still using it by changing the login screen to ask both username and password?
    I know that usually on the login screen I can only see profiles that arenīt hidden (which makes logging to a hidden account impossible), but if I change the logging on to ask both username and password can I log in to that hidden profile?

    Thanks for your responses.
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Wappe, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Yes, you could use the tutorial below to set Windows to where users have to log on by entering both the user name and password.

    Log On with User Name and Password

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Ok but after doing this can I log in to the hidden account by writing the username and password? Cause if I cant I wont bother doing it.
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  4. Posts : 11
    windows 7 home x64
       #4

    i think what you are wanting is the standard login screen with the names and pictures. but when you click on a profile you still have to enter a username and password?
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  5. Posts : 9
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    fordtrucknut said:
    i think what you are wanting is the standard login screen with the names and pictures. but when you click on a profile you still have to enter a username and password?
    This isnt it. I want this kinda login screen:


    Here i could fill in the name and the password of the hidden profile which i cant see in this mode:


    And Im asking if it works..
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    Yes, doing the tutorial I posted above will get you that. Click on it's link for more information and screenshots of what it will look like. :)
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