What is the difference between user account and computer account?

What are computer accounts?

A user account is an identity created for a person in a computer or computing system. User accounts can also be created for machine entities, such as service accounts for running programs, system accounts for storing system files and processes, and root and administrator accounts for system administration.

How do I find my computer's account?

Open Computer Management, and go to “Local Users and Groups -> Users.” On the right side, you get to see all the user accounts, their names as used by Windows behind the scenes, their full names (or the display names), and, in some cases, also a description.

What are the 3 user account types?

More InformationStandard User accounts are for everyday computing.Administrator accounts provide the most control over a computer, and should only be used when necessary.Guest accounts are intended primarily for people who need temporary use of a computer.

What is a Windows computer account?

A computer account, or LocalSystem account, is a built-in, highly privileged account with access to virtually all resources on the local computer. The account is not associated with any signed-on user account.