Windows XP/7 Disabling Users Accounts via. CMD

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How can I disable a user account from the command line?

In Windows XP or 7.

jrc03c · Answer 1 · 2010-07-16 19:58:38Z

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net user [username] /ACTIVE:NO [/DOMAIN]

Hint: only add the /DOMAIN flag if you're not dealing with local users.

answered Jul 16 '10 at 19:58

jrc03c
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	Thanks very much! – jSherz Jul 16 '10 at 20:10
	Don't forget to upvote if the answer is accurate :) – r0ca Jul 16 '10 at 20:17
	I don't have the reputation yet :S – jSherz Jul 16 '10 at 20:25

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