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How to Make Yourself Admin on Windows 10: 4 Ways to do it
A comprehensive guide to becoming an admin
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Updated onOctober 1, 2024
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EveryWindows operating system has anadministrator-levelaccount. This administrator account is hidden or disabled by default. Are you wondering how to make yourself an admin on Windows 10? Read on to find out.
In Windows 10, applications and tasks always run in the security context of a regular user account unless an administrator explicitly authorizes the operating system’s access level. This helps prevent malicious programs (for example, malware) from damaging a system.
Below is a quick and easy guide for changing administrator accounts in Windows 10.
Can you make yourself an administrator?
Yes, on the Windows 10 OS, it is possible to make yourself an admin. If you which to do this, you will use any of the following utilities:
Please note that to perform these actions, you must already have administrative access or obtain it from an existing administrator. If you don’t have administrative access, you may need to contact your system administrator or obtain the necessary permissions.
How do I make myself an admin on Windows 10?
1. Use Command Prompt to change a specific user to Administrator
1.Press theWindows+Rkeyboard keys from yourHome Screento launch theRunbox.
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Typecmdand pressEnterto openCommand Prompt.
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On the cmd window type the following command and pressEnter:net user administrator /active:yes
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You are now an administrator.
An excellent method to make yourself an admin on Windows 10 is using the built-in Command Prompt, as shown above.
It will help you quickly enable or disable an admin account with a simple command line.
2. Use the Windows PowerShell
With this approach, you can give yourself or any other user admin rights in Windows 10.
3. Use the Control Panel
As you can see, it’s simple to use the elevated Control Panel in Windows 10/11 to change your account to Administrator.
4. Change your account type from Settings
Managing an account on Windows 10, whether talking about an administrator account or just a regular user, can be easily handled. All you have to do to change the rights for one particular account is to access the default Windows settings:
We hope the methods described above will help you manage the admin account in Windows 10. We note how to make yourself an admin on Windows 10 without a password has been a topic, but in reality, every admin account must have a password, so this will not be possible.
This being said, you might also be interested in our guide onhow to create a Local Account on Windows 11. You can alsocheck if your account has admin privileges on Windows 11.
If you have questions or want to share your experience with our readers and us, don’t hesitate to use the comments field below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
