Disabling a User Account

Domain Controlled Server

Open Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers and find the appropriate user account.  

Note:  You can search for a user account by right-clicking on the domain name in the left pane and clicking “Find…” 

Right-click the appropriate user account and click “Disable Account”. 

Workgroup Server

• If you have a workgroup server:  Open Administrative Tools > Computer Management.  
• Expand Local Users and Groups on the left pane and select the Users folder.  
• On the right pane, right-click the appropriate user account and click Properties.  
• Check-box “Account is disabled” and click OK to apply and exit.