Multiple users can access Windows simultaneously.
Multiple users can access Windows simultaneously.
I’d like my parents to manage access to my PC when I’m away at college. It feels unnecessary to leave it idle, and setting up different users seems straightforward. I’m a bit unsure about admin rights and keeping accounts separate. Also, should drivers be updated via the admin account?
Add your parents as a regular user—they won’t be able to make changes to the system. Windows updates usually take care of drivers, so you don’t have to log in as an admin. For driver updates or installing software, you’ll need admin privileges.
Could they access content from another location without needing admin privileges? It sounds like you're looking for a method to share files or software without requiring administrative rights.