How to sign out other users on Windows 10
If you need to sign off other users on Windows 10, in this guide, we’ll show you two quick ways to complete this task without the need to leave your current session.
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On Windows 10, the ability for each user to have their own account is a convenient way to keep settings and files separate for a more personal experience. However, if someone doesn’t remember to sign out, their account will continue to run apps, services, and other processes, which can end up consuming significant system resources that can negatively affect the performance for the user actively using the device.
If you share a device with multiple people, and someone forgets to log-off,Windows 10includes at least two ways to terminate the inactive session without you having to leave your account using Task Manager and Command Prompt.
In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to log off inactive users from your computer.
How to sign off other users using Task Manager
To sign off inactive users with Task Manager, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the user session will be terminated.
How to sign off other users using Command Prompt
To sign out other users with Command Prompt, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, Windows 10 will sign out the user regardless if there is any running application.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
