Net User command line question for Windows 10


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    Windows 10
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    Net User command line question for Windows 10


    Greetings all!

    I have a odd question. When you create a new local user using the "net user USER_NAME PASSWORD /add" command, where exactly does the net user command add that user to? It doesn't create a user folder as would normally happen during account creation. It doesn't add the account to System Properties / User Accounts. It will show up under a basic net user command listing all available users.

    So where exactly is the net user command adding the profile that I created with it? Is it just in the registry? Profile Hive? Just in a net user user table?

    I'm trying to create a custom user migration program that performs the same function as Windows 7 Migration Wizard did for Windows 10. (Yes I am aware that migwiz.exe can be used on Windows 10 just as easily - however there is some extra functionality that migwiz lacks that I would like to add in to my program) I would like to be able to move user accounts, cached user passwords, and user directories all in one go like Migwiz.exe does.

    If anyone has an answer to my question or suggestions on how to accomplish my overall goal - I'd be much appreciative.

    -CW
    Windows 10 - Version 1909 - Build 18363.959
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    windows 10
       #2

    Welcome to the forum. The information is stored in the accounts database and the profile is created on first login
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    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
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    crystalwolf111 said:
    It doesn't create a user folder as would normally happen during account creation. It doesn't add the account to System Properties / User Accounts. It will show up under a basic net user command listing all available users.
    As Samuria said, the account is indeed created when you create it but the profile [including the user folder] is only created when you first log on to the account.

    Denis
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    windows 10 professional version 1607 build 14393.969 64 bit
       #4

    To view information about users:

    PS
    Get-LocalUser
    Get-LocalUser | Select *

    These tutorials may have some useful info:
    Fix User Profile Service Failed the Sign-in Error in Windows 10
    Delete User Profile in Windows 10
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