How to disable a local user account?

The steps to disable a local user account are as follows:

1. Click the Start button, then type MMC in the Start Search box.
2. Click MMC.



3. A window will appear. Choose File > Add/Remove Snap-in.



4. The Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog box will appear. From the Available Snap-ins list, click Local Users and Groups, then click the Add button.



5. A dialog box will appear. Make sure Local computer option is selected, click the Finish button, then click the OK button to add the Snap-in to Microsoft Management Console (MMC).



6. In the left pane of the MMC, click the expand icon next to Local Users and Groups, then double-click the Users folder.
7. Double-click on the user account to be disabled.



8. A dialog box will appear. Click the Account is disabled checkbox, then click the OK button.

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