Enabling the built-in administrator account in Windows 10 can be a great way to gain complete control over your operating system, especially after a fresh installation. This guide will walk you through the steps needed to activate the standard Windows 10 administrator account. With this powerful account at your disposal, managing settings and software will become much easier. Below, you’ll find an illustrative image that shows what you need to look for. Let’s dive in!
Activate the Built-in Administrator Account
To start, you’ll need to open your command prompt with administrative privileges. Here’s how you can proceed:
Ingredients
You won’t need any special ingredients for this process, just follow the instructions below:
- Windows 10 PC
- Administrative access to your computer
- Command Prompt
Instructions
1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type “cmd,” and right-click on “Command Prompt” to select “Run as administrator.” This is essential to ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify the settings.
2. In the command prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
net user administrator /active:yes
This command will enable the hidden administrator account.
3. You may want to set a password for this account to protect it. To do this, type the following command, replacing “YourPassword” with a password of your choice:
net user administrator YourPassword
Make sure to remember this password for future access.
4. Once you’ve executed these commands, you should see a message confirming that the command completed successfully. To verify that the account is active, you can log out of your current user account and navigate to the login screen. The administrator account will now be available for you to use.
5. After you’ve finished your tasks as the administrator, it’s a good practice to deactivate the account again unless you need it for specific purposes. You can do this by opening the Command Prompt as an administrator again and typing:
net user administrator /active:no
Conclusion
Enabling the built-in administrator account in Windows 10 can simplify a lot of administrative tasks. Just remember to manage this powerful account responsibly. Whether you’re troubleshooting issues, installing software, or changing system settings, use the account wisely. Enjoy your newfound access!