How To Switch Between Windows Users the Easy Way

If you have a computer with multiple user accounts, sometimes you want the ability to switch between them quickly. Fast User Switcher is a free utility that will save you a few clicks or keyboard strokes than switching users the traditional way.

Switching Users in Windows

Switching users in Windows can be done a few ways, from the Start menu in Windows 7 and earlier.

Or using Alt + F4 on any version of Windows, including Windows 8. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + L which brings up the Lock Screen, then switch users.

Using Fast User Switcher

Download Fast User Switcher. It’s a free lightweight utility that doesn’t require installation, so you can run it from a flash drive on any Windows computer if you want to.

Just double click it and you’ll be brought to the screen to switch to the user account you want.

Tip: For easy access to Fast User Switcher, you can enable the Quick Launch bar in Windows 7 or Windows 8, then copy it there.