To switch users in Windows 11, you can use the Task Manager, among other methods. This feature allows multiple user accounts to be logged in simultaneously on the same computer, enabling quick switching between them without closing programs.
Using Task Manager to Switch Users
One direct method to switch user accounts in Windows 11 involves using the built-in Task Manager utility. This approach is detailed in the provided reference.
Here's how to do it:
- Open Task Manager: Start by opening the Task Manager. A quick and easy way to do this is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
- Go to the Users Tab: In the Task Manager window, navigate to the Users tab. This tab is typically located on the left-hand side pane.
- Select the User Account: Once in the Users tab, you will see a list of user accounts currently logged in or available on the system. Right-click (or press and hold) the user account you want to switch to from this list.
- Choose "Switch user account": In the context menu that appears after right-clicking the user, select the option Switch user account.
- Note: The reference specifies this method as of 16-Apr-2024.
Upon selecting "Switch user account," Windows 11 will take you to the login screen for the chosen user account, allowing you to log in and access their personalized desktop environment and open applications (if any were left running and the account is not signed out).
This method provides a straightforward way to switch between active user sessions directly from within a running session.
