The hidden “Administrator” account is virtually the same as other accounts with administrator permissions. The only difference is that the built-in account doesn’t receive User Account Control (UAC) notifications, which means everything runs elevated. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable the built-in Administrator account on Windows 10 using Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Computer Management.
Enable Administrator account on Windows 10 using Command Prompt Enable Administrator account on Windows 10 using PowerShell Enable Administrator account on Windows 10 using Computer Management
Enable Administrator account on Windows 10 using Command Prompt
To enable the built-in Administrator local account using Command Prompt on Windows 10, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can sign out of the account and sign back in with the Administrator account.
If you no longer need the local account, you can use the same instruction to disable it, but on step No. 3, make sure to use this command: net user “Administrator” /active:no.
Enable Administrator account on Windows 10 using PowerShell
To enable the Administrator account with PowerShell, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the default Administrator account will enable and available from the Sign-in screen.
When you no longer need the Administrator account, use the same instructions outlined above to disable it, but on step No. 3, make sure to use this command: Get-LocalUser -Name “Administrator” | Disable-LocalUser.
Enable Administrator account on Windows 10 using Computer Management
To enable the built-in admin account with Computer Management, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the built-in Administrator local account on Windows 10 will be available from the Sign-in screen.
If you want to disable the account, you can use the instructions, but on step No. 6, make sure to check the Account is disabled option. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
