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Now it's time to choose the app for Assigned Access, but note that if you're using a new user account, you'll need to sign in to that account at least one time to be able to select it.
Apps that ship with Windows 10 can actually be configured for Assigned Access, but if you want to use another, just make sure it's active of the account you'd like to assign it to. Now just choose the app you want from the list—here we are using the stock Weather app. Restart your computer and you should be good to go. From now on, when signing into the user account configured for Assigned Access, you will be able to only use the single app that you selected.
Disabling Assigned Access is pretty easy. Just go back to the user account selection screen when setting up Assigned Access Step 2 and choose the Don't use assigned access option. Restart and you should be all set. Note that, as of now, Assigned Access is available only on Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise editions.
Though the features of Assigned Access are not as extensive as the Guest user account feature, having the ability to configure a single user account so that it runs only a single Windows app can be quite useful, especially when dealing with children.
While the Guest user might make a comeback down the road, Assigned Access is a valuable tool of its own. Get a lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited for all your devices with a one-time purchase from the new Gadget Hacks Shop , and watch Hulu or Netflix without regional restrictions, increase security when browsing on public networks, and more.
I had set up a full guest account with Windows 8. I did the free Windows 10 upgrade with all of my settings intact. My guest account transferred perfectly.
Glad to hear that Robert! I believe with upgrades some features carry over. After changing it successfully, please remember to save your setting and then restart your PC. How to Factory Reset A Laptop? Amanda J. Brook : If a laptop is slower than it was, factory resets is a good way to solve it and John Weaver : Windows 10 black screen with cursor usually results from system trouble or hardware failure.
Next, we will provide What Is Guest Account? Guest account can be used by visitors to access the computer. It does not have the privileges to change Windows settings or install programs. The only thing it can do is to read the files or use the applications that have already been on the computer.
However, computer could easily be hacked by others via guest account and then the password and authority of Adminstrator will leak as well. Generally, the guest account is disabled in default.
Actually you can enable guest account manually if you want to use it. Three solutions will be provided here for you to enable it in Windows How to Enable Guest Account in Windows 10? Note: This solution requires administrator privileges. Besides, it is not appropriate for Windows 10 home edition. Please refer to Solution 2 if administrator account is not available.
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