Windows 11 Shared PC log in Instructions

Overview

This is for any computer that is on Windows 11 and is in Shared PC mode. Traditionally, only laptops are set up this way. Shared PC Mode will delete older user profiles after a threshold of disk space has been reached. It is best practice to save your data to external media, or in the cloud when using a Shared PC because there is no guarantee that your data will be there the next time you log in to the computer.

 

Default Log In Screen

A screenshot of a WIndows 11 named user login screen. The background is the SUNY Broome logo and the computer use acknowledgement is on the bottom of the screen.

Notice how in the field it states "Email address" this will be the new user credential that everyone will use to log in Shared PC(s)

STUDENTS MUST USE THEIR SUNYBROOME EMAIL TO LOG IN

DO NOT USE GUEST - INFORMATION AND DATA WILL NOT BE SAVED

 

Example

A screenshot of a WIndows 11 named user login screen. There is an example username typed into the username box. The password box is indicated with an arrow with the message "The password is the same as your MyCollege Password". The background is the SUNY Broome logo and the computer use acknowledgement is on the bottom of the screen.

 

Guest Example

Some laptops will have the ability to log in with guest account. This account is deleted after restart, shutdown, or log out make sure not to save any data unless it's to external media or the cloud with the guest user.

A screenshot of a WIndows 11 named user login screen. Guest mode is selected and the sign in button is highlighted in red.

 

Additional Information

Need additional information or assistance? Submit a ticket or call the ITS Help Desk.

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