How to Find Who Is Currently Logged Into Your Windows Computer

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Method 1: Use the Start Menu

The simplest and quickest method to view all the users who are currently logged in to Windows is through the Start menu. So, let’s start with that.

Step 1:Click theStart iconor press theWindows keyto open the Start menu.

Step 2:Click on yourprofile pictureat the bottom. You should see theSigned intag under the user accounts that are currently active on your computer.

Apart from the above, the Start menu also lets you sign out orswitch between user accounts on Windows.

Method 2: Use the Task Manager

Task Manager is a useful utility on Windows that lets you manage startup apps, monitor system processes, andforce-close unresponsive apps and programs. However, did you know that you can also use it to see a list of signed-in users on Windows? We’ll show you how.

Step 1:Press theCtrl + Shift + Esckeyboard shortcut to open the Task Manager quickly.

Step 2:In the Task Manager window, select theUserstab from the left sidebar. You should see all signed-in users under theUserscolumn in the right pane.

Method 3: Use the Query User Command

Not a fan of GUI? No problem. You can also use a command-line tool like Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell to see who is currently logged in on a local or remote computer. This method also shows the exact time they logged in.

It’s important to note that the “query user” command is not available in Windows Home. It is only available on Windows Pro and Enterprise editions. If you are unsure, you canfind out which edition your PC runs using the winver command. If your PC is running Windows Home, you must use one of the other methods in this guide.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Skeyboard shortcut to access the search menu. Typepowershellin the search box and select the first result that appears.

Step 2:In the console, typequery userand pressEnterto view all the signed-in users.

If you want to see who is logged into a remote computer, type in the following command and pressEnter.

Make sure you replacecomputernamein the above command with theactual name of the computeryou are querying. You can use the same commands mentioned above in Command Prompt as well.

Method 4: Use the WMIC Utility

Windows Management Instrumentation Command (WMIC) is a powerful tool that can help you manage a variety of Windows features, including user accounts. Here’s how you can use WMIC to determine who is currently logged into your Windows computer.

Step 1:Press theWindows key + Rto open the Run dialog box. Typecmdin the text box and pressEnter.

Step 2:Type the following command in the console and pressEnter.

ReplaceComputerNamewith the actual computer name of the system you are querying. Alternatively, you can also replace ComputerName with the IP address of the system.

Step 3:Once you run the above command, you should see a list of active users under theUserNamecolumn.

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Last updated on 15 July, 2024

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