Managing local users and groups is an essential task for system administrators working with Windows environments. The tool lusrmgr.msc (Local Users and Groups Manager) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that provides a graphical interface to manage user and group accounts on a local computer. This tool is available in Windows Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions but not in Home editions.

What is lusrmgr.msc?

lusrmgr.msc is a utility that allows you to create, delete, and manage user and group accounts on a Windows machine. It provides a straightforward interface to perform tasks such as:

• Creating and deleting user accounts
• Changing passwords
• Adding users to groups
• Managing user properties and permissions

How to Access lusrmgr.msc

To open lusrmgr.msc, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type lusrmgr.msc and press Enter.

This will open the Local Users and Groups Manager, where you can start managing users and groups.

Examples

Example 1: Creating a New User Account

1. Open lusrmgr.msc as described above.
2. In the left pane, click on the "Users" folder.
3. Right-click in the right pane and select "New User..."
4. Fill in the user details such as username, full name, and password.
5. Click "Create" to add the new user.

Example 2: Adding a User to a Group

1. Open lusrmgr.msc.
2. Click on the "Groups" folder in the left pane.
3. Double-click on the group you want to add a user to (e.g., "Administrators").
4. In the group properties window, click "Add..."
5. Enter the username you wish to add and click "Check Names" to verify.
6. Click "OK" to add the user to the group.

How to Execute lusrmgr.msc via CMD

While lusrmgr.msc is primarily a GUI tool, you can open it using the Command Prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt by typing cmd in the Windows search bar and pressing Enter.
2. Type lusrmgr.msc and press Enter.

This will launch the Local Users and Groups Manager.

Alternative for Windows Home Edition

If you are using a Windows Home edition, lusrmgr.msc is not available. However, you can manage users using the net user command in Command Prompt or PowerShell. For example, to create a new user, you can use:

net user NewUsername NewPassword /add

To add a user to a group, use:

net localgroup GroupName NewUsername /add