A Universal DSC Resource for managing Windows local user accounts. This resource provides management of Windows local users through Microsoft Desired State Configuration (DSC) v3 or running the executable standalone.
Publisher’s description
What is Windows User?
Windows User by UniversalDsc is open-source Windows software. It is written in PowerShell.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dscv3-universal-resources/dscv3-universal-resources) has 3 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Contains Microsoft DSC v3 command-based DSC resources.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Windows User is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is Windows User safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0A761C63F2BA6727C8D44A626F3D7D15F38FB1B8E0769C681033EF85048300CD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.2Latest | August 3, 2025 | — | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id UniversalDsc.User -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- UniversalDsc
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dscv3-universal-resources/dscv3-universal-resources
- Written in
- PowerShell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.1.2
- Released
- August 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- August 20, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- UniversalDsc.User
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows User free?
Yes. Windows User is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Windows User safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Windows User with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Windows User run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Windows User without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.