Transferring administrative rights, setting admin privileges for user accounts on Windows 10

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To access the unique privileges of Win 10, users need to transfer administrative rights to the desired account to make it an administrator on the computer. However, you can only assign administrative rights to a single account.

After installing Windows 10 and creating user accounts, users have numerous options with different user accounts. When another user wants to change certain system settings that require administrator privileges, you'll have to perform the trick of transferring administrative rights to that user.

Mytour will guide you on how to transfer administrative rights, set administrative privileges for users on Windows 10 from the administrator account on the computer in the following instructions.

Transferring administrative rights, setting admin privileges for user accounts on Windows 10

Step 1: Access Settings on Windows 10. There are various ways to access Settings on Windows 10, please follow the compiled list of ways to open Settings on Windows

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Step 2: Access Account within Settings.

Step 3: Choose Family & other user under Accounts. Here, scroll down to customize Other users to select other new user accounts, not necessarily using a Microsoft account on Windows 10.

Step 4: Click on a user account and select Change account type.

A new dialog box appears allowing you to change the type of user account on Windows 10. In here, the selected account has the email: [email protected].

Under the Account type section, you click the dropdown option and select Administrator to transfer administrative rights, transfer admin privileges to another new user on Windows 10.

After transferring administrative rights on Windows 10, you will see the Administrator line appear right below the account name. Conversely, to switch back to a regular user account, simply select Standard User.

After installing Windows 10, regular users typically need to create a user account or set up a user on Windows 10 to configure some settings for the computer. However, if you cannot enable the Administrator account on Windows 10, you need to refer to the guide on how to enable the administrator account on Windows 10 in the system before continuing to create user accounts on Windows 10.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What steps are involved in transferring administrative rights to another user in Windows 10?

To transfer administrative rights in Windows 10, access Settings, go to Accounts, then Family & other users. Select the user account, click Change account type, and choose Administrator from the dropdown. This grants administrative privileges to that user.

Can I assign administrative rights to multiple accounts on Windows 10?

No, you can only assign administrative rights to a single account at a time in Windows 10. This ensures that only one user has the authority to manage system settings and perform administrative tasks.

What should I do if I cannot enable the Administrator account on Windows 10?

If you cannot enable the Administrator account on Windows 10, refer to a guide on enabling the Administrator account. This step is necessary before creating or managing user accounts with administrative privileges.

How can I switch a user account back to a standard user in Windows 10?

To switch a user account back to a standard user in Windows 10, access Settings, go to Accounts, then Family & other users. Select the account, click Change account type, and choose Standard User from the dropdown.

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