I created a guest account on windows 10 but unable to sign in,why?

i have been able to create a guest account on windows 10, however i do not see the user name when i restart my computer, i see the guest account when i select switch user, yet when i select the username, nothing happens, how i can i sign in to my new guest account?

I have tried removing the account and creating another one still, i have been able to create guest account on 2 other PC's and they both work fine. i am not sure what is with this, i am using hp m6 x365, windows pro.

Solution 1:

We should enable the guest account, and set the following settings:

Firstly,enable Guest account in Local Users and Groups

Step 1: In the Start menu or taskbar search box, type Lusrmgr.msc and then press Enter key to open Local Users and Groups.

Step 2: Here, on the left-side, under Local Users and Groups (local), click Users.

Step 3: Next, in the middle pane, double-click on Users to view all user accounts on our Windows 10.

Step 4: Right-click the Guest and then click Properties or double-click on Guest to open its properties.

Step 5: To enable the Guest account, under the General tab, uncheck the option titled Account is disabled. In the full name field, type in a name for the account if you wish to have a different name for the account, and then click Apply button to enable the guest account.

Secondly, enable Guest account via Group Policy

Step 1: Open Group Policy Editor, by typing Edit Group Policy in the Start or taskbar search box and then pressing Enter key.

Step 2: In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following policy: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.

Step 3: On the right-side, look for the policy labelled Accounts: Guest account status and double-click on the same to open its properties.

Step 4: Select Enabled option and then click Apply button to turn on the Guest account in Windows 10.

Thirdly, set "Deny log on locally" via Group Policy

Step 1: In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following policy: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > User Rights Assignment.

Step 2: On the right-side, look for the policy labelled Deny log on locally and double-click on the same to open its properties.

Step 3: Click Guest option and then click Remove button.

Step 4: Then click"Apply" and "OK".