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The administrator account is crucial for system settings. Additionally, you can use a hidden administrator account in Windows to configure the system, files, software, and hardware. However, this account is hidden by default, and users need to manually activate the hidden administrator account in Windows.
Details on how to activate the hidden administrator account on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10.
Activate or Deactivate Hidden Administrator Account on Win 10 Login Screen
Method 1: Using Local Users and Groups
* Utilize Control Panel
Step 1: Access the Control Panel on your computer from the desktop. Alternatively, you can press the Start button > type Control Panel and access it from the search results (Windows 7 and Windows 10)
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Step 2: Click on System and Security >Administrative Tools.
After selecting Administrative Tools, the system will open a new folder. Next, click on Computer Management.
Step 3: In Computer Management, click on Local Users and Group > Users.
Step 4: Double-click on Administrator with the Description section stating Built-in account for administering the computer/domain.
Step 5: In Administrator Properties, open the General tab > uncheck the Account is disabled option to activate the hidden administrator account on Windows. To deactivate and hide the account again, simply reverse the process.
* Use the Run Command
Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination > type or paste the following command: lusrmgr.msc and press Enter.
Press Windows + R > type lusrmgr.msc .
Step 2: Choose the User folder > double-click on the Administrator option, then open the General tab > uncheck the Account is disabled option to activate the hidden administrator account on Windows.
Method 2: Using Local Security Policy
Step 1: Press the Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog > type or paste the following command: secpol.msc. Press Enter to open.
Step 2: Locate the following path: Local Policies >Secutiry Options >Accounts: Administrator account status.
Step 3: Right-click and choose Properties >Enabled to activate the hidden admin account on Windows.
After activating the hidden administrator account, you need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Method 3: Using Command Prompt
Step 1: Press the Windows + X key combination to open the context menu on your computer. From there, choose Command Prompt (Admin). Alternatively, you can right-click on the bottom-left corner of the screen to display this menu.
Additionally, you can press the Start Menu > type cmd. In the search results, right-click on the outcome and select Run as administrator. (Applies to Windows 8, 8.1, and 10).
For Windows 7, you need to log out of the account and access the computer using the default Administrator account.
Step 2: In the Command Prompt admin interface, type or copy and paste the following command line:
net user administrator /active:yes
Executing this command enables the activation of the hidden administrator account on Windows.
Step 3: If you wish to disable and deactivate the hidden administrator account, simply enter the following command in the Command Prompt:
net user administrator /active:no
After deactivation, this account will no longer appear on the Windows login screen.
By default, Microsoft hides this administrative account for security reasons, preventing malicious programs from infiltrating the system and taking control. In every Windows operating system version, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10, there is a method to enable the administrator account. Once the Windows 10 administrator account is activated, users gain the ability to modify system settings, install software, and customize various system preferences.
However, if you want to transfer administrative privileges to another user for software installation, you need to transfer administrative rights, set admin permissions for the other account, and only then can that account install and modify the system.
