1. Local User Accounts
net user or
Computer Management > Local Users and Groups to
manage.Examples: Administrator, Guest,
User123
Use: For standalone PCs or services that don’t need domain access.
Built-in Accounts: Predefined by Windows for system use.
| Account | Description |
|---|---|
| Administrator | Highest privilege local user |
| Guest | Very limited access |
| DefaultAccount | Used during OOBE (first setup); usually disabled |
| WDAGUtilityAccount | Used in Windows Defender Application Guard |
2. Domain User Accounts
Format: DOMAIN\Username
3. Service Accounts
These accounts run services, not user sessions.
| Account | Description |
|---|---|
| LocalSystem (NT AUTHORITY) | Full privileges on the machine |
| NetworkService (NT AUTHORITY) | Limited local, network access |
| LocalService (NT AUTHORITY) | Limited privileges, no network identity |