Create a Hidden User Account

Creating a Hidden User Account

This tweak allows an account that is normally displayed on the Welcome screen to be hidden from view. To log on using the account it's necessary to use the Log On To Windows dialog box similar to the one in Windows 2000 i.e. press CTRL+ALT+DEL twice.

1.Click Start->Run->Regedit

2.Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList

3.Modify/Create DWORD Value of Data type REG_DWORD Named [Type Name of Account to be Hidden]

4.Setting for Value Data: [0 = Account is Hidden / 1 = Enabled]

5.Exit Registry and Reboot

While the account is hidden on the Welcome screen, note that the account profile will be visible in C:\Documents and Settings or wherever user profiles are stored as well as in Local Users and Groups.

Note: Do it your own risk. My advice is to backup your registry before the changes takes place.