- April 9, 2015
- Posted by: Syed Shujaat
- Category: Desktop Solutions
Windows 8 : Built-in Administrator Account Enable
Administrator user – Is an unelevated administrator account that is created by default during the installation of Windows 8 or 8.1, or is already setup for you on a OEM (ex: Dell) computer. This account can be a local account or Microsoft account. An administrator account has complete access to the computer, and can make any desired changes.
Built-in “Administrator” – Is the hidden elevated local administrator account that has full unrestricted access rights and permission on the computer.
(Option#1) To Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator in Command Prompt
2. To Enable the Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 8
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net user administrator /active:yes (To enable the hidden admin )
(Option#2) To Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator in Command Prompt at Boot
NOTE: This option is great for when you are unable to sign in to Windows 8.
NOTE: The drive letter (ex: C) will not always be the same as it is from within Windows 8.
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10. Do step 11 or 12 below for what you would like to do.11. To Enable the Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 8
NOTE: You would do this by clicking to the left of 11 to place the cursor there, press the Delete key, then type 10.
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12. To Disable the Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 8
NOTE: You would do this by clicking to the left of 10 to place the cursor there, press the Delete key, then type 11.
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13. Close Registry Editor and the command prompt. (see screenshot below step 3)
14. Click/tap on Continue to Windows 8, or restart the computer. (see screenshot below)
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16. The built-in Administrator will now be available to select to sign into.
(Option#3) To Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator in Local Users and Groups
NOTE: This option is only available in the Windows 8/8.1 Pro and Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise editions.
1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog, type lusrmgr.msc and click/tap on OK.2. In the left pane, click/tap on the Users folder, then in the middle pane, double click/tap on Administrator. (see sceenshot below)
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4. To Enable the Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 8
(Option#4) To Enable or Disable Built-in Administrator in Local Security Policy
NOTE: This option is only available in the Windows 8/8.1 Pro and Windows 8/8.1 Enterprise editions.
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6. To Disable the Built-in Administrator Account in Windows 8
7. Close the Local Security Policy window. (see screenshot below step 2)
8. The built-in Administrator will now be available to select to sign into.
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