How to Enable the Administrator Account on Windows 10

The Administrator account on Windows 10 is a powerful and elevated user account that provides full control over the system. By default, this account is disabled for security reasons, but there are situations when you might need to enable it. Enabling the Administrator account can give you unrestricted access to system settings, files, and programs, which can be handy for troubleshooting, making changes to essential files, or performing certain tasks that require administrative privileges. In this article, we will guide you on how to enable the Administrator account on Windows 10.

Method 1: Using the Command Prompt

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type “cmd,” and right-click on “Command Prompt” from the search results.
2. Select “Run as Administrator” to open an elevated Command Prompt window.
3. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and hit Enter: net user administrator /active:yes
4. You should see a message confirming that the command completed successfully.
5. Close the Command Prompt window.

Method 2: Using the Local Users and Groups Manager

1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “lusrmgr.msc” into the Run box and press Enter.
3. In the Local Users and Groups Manager, expand “Users” in the left pane.
4. Double-click on “Administrator” in the middle pane to open the properties window.
5. Uncheck the “Account is disabled” checkbox and click on “OK.”
6. Close the Local Users and Groups Manager.

After following either method, the Administrator account should be enabled on your Windows 10 system. You can now switch to the Administrator account by logging out of your current user account.

To log in to the Administrator account:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete on your keyboard.
2. Click on “Sign Out” or “Switch User.”
3. On the login screen, click on the user icon labeled “Administrator.”
4. Enter the password for the Administrator account if required and click “OK.”

Once logged in as an Administrator, exercise caution as you have unrestricted access to the system and its settings. Remember that this account is intended for administrative purposes only, and using it as your everyday account is not recommended due to security reasons.

To disable the Administrator account when you no longer need it:

1. Open an elevated Command Prompt or Local Users and Groups Manager using the methods described earlier.
2. In the Command Prompt window or Local Users and Groups Manager, type the following command and hit Enter: net user administrator /active:no
3. You should see a confirmation message that the command completed successfully.
4. Close the Command Prompt window or Local Users and Groups Manager.

In conclusion, enabling the Administrator account on Windows 10 can be useful in certain situations when you need full control over your system. However, it is crucial to exercise caution while using this account and disable it once you no longer require its elevated privileges.

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