Windows é un sistema operativo completo que che permite ditar e xestionar permisos de acceso en función da conta activa actualmente. Isto facilita que os administradores poidan xestionar os ordenadores da súa organización ao permitirlles proporcionar permisos elevados a persoas seleccionadas.
Pero e se tes o teu PC? Como xestionas as contas locais? E se non tes unha conta de administrador? Estás bloqueado para sempre? Se estivo tendo estas preguntas ou se enfrontou recentemente a un erro no que requiriu o permiso do administrador, entón temos a guía perfecta para vostede.
Aquí tes todo o que necesitas saber sobre as contas de administrador en Windows 11.
Unha nota sobre a compatibilidade de Windows 10: as guías desta páxina foron compiladas usando Windows 11, polo que a interface de usuario utilizada nas capturas de pantalla é de Windows 11. Pero estas guías tamén funcionan totalmente en Windows 10. Entón, non dubides en usar as guías en Windows 11, así como en Windows 10 PC.
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Que é unha conta de administrador en Windows 11?
Unha conta de administrador é a conta superior en Microsoft Windows cos privilexios máis altos. Isto permíteche, como administrador, xestionar o teu PC, sen embargo, queiras. Podes facer cambios nos ficheiros do sistema, instalar programas elevados, modificar a túa instalación de Windows, configurar a automatización personalizada e moito máis. O permiso para facer tales tarefas non está dispoñible para os usuarios estándar ou convidados. Ademais, como administrador, pode xestionar as funcións de Windows e ditar cales están dispoñibles e accesibles para os seus usuarios.
Por que necesitas unha conta de administrador?
Unha conta de administrador é unha conta cos privilexios máis altos en Windows. Isto significa que pode facer cambios a nivel de sistema no seu sistema operativo mediante unha conta de administrador sen ningunha restrición. Aquí tes algúns dos motivos comúns polos que podes necesitar unha conta de administrador no teu PC.
e moito máis. Pode haber moitas razóns polas que necesitas unha conta de administrador en Windows 11, pero sabías que hai dous tipos de contas de administrador en Windows. Pois non exactamente, pero aquí tes todo o que necesitas saber sobre eles.
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Inicia sesión como administrador: cousas que debes saber
Por defecto, Windows inclúe unha conta de administrador integrada aínda que non estea dispoñible na pantalla de bloqueo. Esta conta predeterminada créase no momento da instalación de Windows para aprobar todos os cambios do sistema realizados no teu PC ao configurar Windows.
Ademais, Windows tamén che permite configurar unha conta de administrador adicional desde a túa conta local se tes os permisos necesarios. Tamén pode converter a súa conta actual nunha conta de administrador se está a usar actualmente unha conta estándar en Windows 11.
A configuración de cada unha destas contas ten requisitos diferentes e, dependendo da túa configuración actual, podes optar por calquera das configuracións. Pero no caso de que intentes recuperar o contrasinal da túa conta local, a mellor opción é usar a conta de administrador predeterminada xa que neste caso non poderás superar a pantalla de bloqueo.
Ademais, aquí tes algunhas cousas comúns que debes ter en conta antes de continuar coas guías seguintes.
Difference between the default admin account and giving admin access to a user account
The default administrator account is a separate account that is in every installation of Windows regardless of your device or Windows version. A converted account on the other hand is a standard or guest account on your PC that has been elevated to administrator privileges.
Once elevated, your account will belong to the Administrator group and you will have all the necessary administrator permissions to make system-level changes on your PC. The default administrator is mostly used when trying to recover lost account passwords for local user accounts on your PC.
Converting an account on the other hand is a simple process of elevating your current account’s permissions which will allow you to operate as the administrator of the current device. The default administrator can be disabled on your system with a simple command, while your local account will need to be converted again if you wish to revert the changes. Use one of the methods below that best fits your current needs.
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How to login as an administrator in Windows 11
You can log in as an administrator in Windows 11 using the various methods we addressed above. You can either enable the default administrator account if you wish to make temporary changes on your PC or recover a lost password. You can also set up a new administrator account for a new user in case you are looking to share your device with someone. Lastly, you can convert your current local account to an administrator account if you are yourself looking to get administrator privileges on the current device. Follow one of the methods below that best suits your current needs and requirements.
Method #01: Use the default administrator account
You can use the default administrator account on your Windows 11 PC to make the necessary changes using the guide below. Once you have made the changes you can disable the account using the subsequent guide. Let’s get started.
1.1 Enable the default administrator account
We will first need to enable/unhide the administrator account on your PC. This can be done using various methods. If you can get past the lock screen then you can use either of these methods. However, if you are unable to get past the lock screen then you will need to access the CMD from your lock screen and use the guide below. In such cases, you can use the guide at the bottom to activate CMD right from your home screen. Let’s get started.
1.1.1 Using CMD
Launch CMD on your system and type in the command below. Once done, hit Enter on your keyboard to execute it.
net user administrator /active:yes
The command should now be completed successfully.
Press the Windows key on your keyboard and click on your username in the bottom left corner. An Administrator account should now be visible in this section.
This means that the process has been successful. You can now sign out of your account and sign in to the administrator account. The default administrator account does not have a password and you will be greeted by the OOBE once you sign into the account. You can now use the subsequent guides to reset your Windows password if needed.
1.1.2 Using Admin Tools
Press Windows + R on your keyboard to launch the run dialog box. Type in the following term once launched and hit Enter on your keyboard.
lusrmgr.msc
The local groups manager will now be launched on your PC. Start by selecting ‘Users’ on your left.
Click on Administrator on your right. Now, click More Actions and then Properties.
A new window will now launch on your screen. Uncheck the option for ‘Account is disabled’.
Click on ‘Apply’ and then on ‘OK’.
Close the local groups manager and activate the Start menu. Now click on your user name in the bottom left and a new ‘Administrator’ account should now be available in this section. You can now sign out of your current account and sign in to the new administrator account. The account won’t have a password and you should be able to easily log in to it by simply clicking on ‘Sign in’.
1.1.3 Using Registry Editor
The registry editor method is only applicable to users with Windows 11 Pro or higher installed on their systems. This is because the registry path we need to access for this method is only available to Windows 11 Pro or higher users. If you are a Windows 11 Home user then you can use the CMD method listed above instead.
Press Windows + R on your keyboard and type in the following term. Press Enter on your keyboard once you are done.
regedit
Now navigate to the following path. You can also copy-paste the same in your address bar at the top.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
With UserList selected on your left, right-click on an empty area on your right and select ‘New’.
Click on ‘DWORD (32-bit) value’.
Name the value as ‘Administrator’ and press Enter on your keyboard.
Once the value is added, close the Registry Editor and restart your PC for good measure. An administrator account should now be available in the bottom left corner of your screen when at the lock screen.
1.1.4 Using GPO
If you are using an enterprise machine then you can also use the Group Policy Editor to enable the default administrator account on your PC. However, this option will be unavailable to users with Windows 11 Home edition. Follow the guide below to get you started.
Press Windows + R, enter the following term and press Enter on your keyboard to open the Group Policy Editor on your PC.
gpedit.msc
Navigate to the following directory using the left sidebar.
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\
Now double click on the following value on your right: Accounts: Administrator account status
Select ‘Enabled’.
Click on ‘Apply’ and then on ‘OK’.
Close the GPO window now and press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start menu. Now click on your username in the bottom left corner of your screen and a new Administrator account should now be available to you.
1.2 Disable the default administrator account
Now that you are done with your administrative tasks, it is recommended that you disable your administrator account to prevent unauthorized access to your system. Use one of the methods below that best suits your current needs and requirements. Let’s get started.
1.2.1 Using CMD
Activate CMD on your PC depending on your current setup and type in the following command. Press Enter on your keyboard to execute it.
net user administrator /active:no
And that’s it! The default administrator account should now be disabled on your PC.
1.2.2 Using Admin Tools
Press Windows + R and enter the following term in the Run dialog box. Press Enter on your keyboard once you are done.
lusrmgr.msc
Select ‘Users’ from the left sidebar and click on ‘Administrator’ on your right.
Select the checkbox for ‘Account is disabled’ option.
Click Apply and then OK.
Close the admin tools window and the default administrator account should now be disabled on your PC.
1.2.3 Using Registry Editor
Press Windows + R, type in the following, and press Enter on your keyboard to open the Registry Editor on your PC.
regedit
Once the registry editor opens, navigate to the path given below.
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SpecialAccounts\UserList
Click on ‘Administrator’ on your right and hit Del on your keyboard.
Confirm your choice by clicking on ‘Yes’.
Restart your PC and the default admin account should no longer be available on your lock screen.
1.2.4 Using GPO
Press Windows + R and type in the following. Press Enter on your keyboard once you are done.
gpedit.msc
Now navigate to the following path.
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\Security Options\
Now double click on the following value on your right: Accounts: Administrator account status
Select ‘Disabled’.
Click on ‘Apply’ and then on ‘OK’.
Close the GPO window.
The default administrator account will now be disabled on your PC via the Group Policy Editor in Windows 11.
1.3 Login as admin using command prompt (can’t get past the lock screen issue)
If you are locked out of Windows and would like to access the administrator account to reset your password then you will need to launch CMD from your lock screen first. You will need a recovery environment to proceed with this guide.
You will need to first access CMD using Windows installation media (a Windows bootable USB) for this guide and then follow the steps below. If using an installation media press Shift + F10 during the setup to launch CMD anywhere.
Follow the guide below to get you started once you have launched CMD as given above.
Once the command prompt launches, enter the following command and press Enter on your keyboard.
cd windows
You will now be taken to your default boot drive in CMD. Enter the following command and execute it by press Enter on your keyboard.
cd system32
You will now be in the System32 directory. Execute the command below to create a backup of utilman.exe.
copy utilman.exe utilman.exe.back
Execute the command below within CMD now.
copy cmd.exe cmd1.exe
Now let’s delete the default utilman.exe.
del utilman.exe
We will now rename CMD so that it can be accessed as utilman.exe.
rename cmd.exe utilman.exe
Once all the commands are executed successfully, close the command prompt by typing in the following command.
exit
Restart your PC and proceed to the Windows lock screen as you normally would. Click on the accessibility icon in the bottom right corner and you should now be able to access CMD on your lock screen. Follow the guide above to enable administrator account on your system. Once enabled, you can use the guide below to reset a local account’s password. Once you have reset your password it is highly recommended that you revert the changes we made to cmd.exe and utilman.exe earlier. Use the steps below to revert your changes.
Press Windows + S on your keyboard and search for CMD. Click on ‘Run as administrator’ once it shows up in your search results.
Now enter the following commands one by one and execute them to revert your changes. Make sure to execute each command one after the other without changing their order.
del utilman.exe
rename cmd1.exe cmd.exe
rename utilman.exe.back utilman.exe
CMD functionality should now be restored within Windows 11. You can check for the same by pressing Windows + R on your keyboard, typing in CMD, and hitting Enter on your keyboard. If CMD launches on your system then all the necessary changes have been reverted successfully.
However, if CMD does not launch, make sure that you executed each command successfully on your system by re-verifying each one in the list above.
And that’s it! You should now be able to access CMD from your lock screen.
1.4 Reset password for a local account
You can now reset your local account’s password with the default administrator account we just enabled. Follow the steps below to get you started.
Log in to the Windows administrator account and then press Windows + S on your keyboard. Search for Control Panel and click and launch the app once it shows up in your search results.
Click on ‘User Accounts’.
Click on ‘User Accounts’ again.
Click on ‘Manage another account’.
Click and select the account for which you wish to change the password.
Now click on ‘Change the password’.
Type in your new password and confirm the same in the respective text boxes
Set a password hint if needed.
Click on ‘Change password’ once you are done.
And that’s it! The password for the selected account should now be changed. You can now visit the lock screen and log into your local account using your new password. We recommend you revert any changes made at this point to maintain your security and privacy. You should revert any CMD changes made as well as disable the default administrator account on your system using the guides above.
Method #02: Create a new administrator account in Windows 11
If you wish to create a new administrator account in Windows 11, then you can follow the steps below. Please keep in mind that you will need administrator privileges to create a new administrator user account on your device. Follow the guide below to get you started.
Press Windows + i on your keyboard and select ‘Accounts’ from the left sidebar.
Click on ‘Family & other users’.
Click on ‘Add account’.
At this point, you can enter the Microsoft Account details of the new user and follow the on-screen steps to set up a new account. However, if you are looking to create a new local account then you can continue with the steps below.
Click on ‘I don’t have this person’s sign-in information’.
Click on ‘Add a user without a Microsoft account’.
Enter the name of the new user.
Now set a password and confirm the same.
Click on ‘Next’ once you are done.
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A new account will now be added to your PC. However, the newly added account is a standard account. Let’s convert it into an administrator account. Press Windows + S on your keyboard and search for Control Panel. Click and launch the app from your search results.
Click on ‘User Accounts’.
Click on ‘User Accounts’ again.
Click on ‘Manage another account’.
Now click and select the new account you just created.
Click on ‘Change the account type’.
Click and select ‘Administrator’.
Finally, click on ‘Change account type’.
And that’s it! You will now have created a new local administrator account on your device.
Method #03: Change a standard account to an administrator account
If you have a standard account then you can simply switch to an administrator account. If using the Windows Home edition then you can either use the Control Panel method or the ‘netplwiz’ method. On the other hand, Windows Pro and higher users can use either of the methods listed below. Let’s get started.
Note: If you are logged in as a standard user and would like to convert the same account to an administrator account then we recommend you use the netplwiz guide in the methods below.
3.1 Using Control Panel (Windows home)
Press Windows + S on your keyboard, search for Control Panel and launch the app once it shows up in your search results.
Click on ‘User Accounts’.
Click on ‘User Accounts’ again.
If you wish to change your own account’s type then click on ‘Change your account type’. If you wish to convert another local account then select ‘Manage another account’ and select the concerned account. Once selected, click on ‘Change account type’.
Select ‘Administrator’.
Click on ‘Change account type’.
And that’s it, the concerned account should now be an administrator account on your system.
3.2 Using netplwiz
You can also use netplwiz to your advantage and convert user accounts on your PC. Follow the guide below to get you started.
Press Windows + R on your keyboard to launch the run dialog box. Once launched, type in the following and press Enter on your keyboard.
netplwiz
Check the box for ‘Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer’ at the top.
Now click and select the user account you wish to convert from the list below.
Click on ‘Properties’.
Switch to the ‘Group Membership’ tab at the top.
Click and select ‘Administrator’.
Click on ‘Ok’ twice, once you are done.
If you converted the current local account that you are signed in with then you will be prompted to re-login to the account for the changes to take effect. Click on ‘Yes’ to confirm your choice.
You will now be taken to the lock screen. Login to the concerned account and you should now have administrator privileges within it.
3.3 Using Local groups manager (Windows Pro and higher)
Press Windows + R on your keyboard, type in the following, and press Enter on your keyboard.
lusrmgr.msc
The local groups manager should now launch on your PC. Click and open ‘Users’ on your left.
Now select the desired User account that you wish to convert from your right and double click on it.
Switch to the ‘Member of’ tab and select the ‘Administrator’ group.
Click on ‘Ok’ once you are done.
And that’s it! The selected account will now have elevated administrator privileges within Windows.
Can you set or reset a password when logged in as an administrator?
Yes, you can easily reset your password as an administrator in Windows 11. This can be done in multiple ways and you can reset the password for a standard account or an administrator account using this method. This can be quite useful if you have forgotten your password and would like to get back into your system without losing your data.
However, you should keep in mind that this can be used by anyone to change your password and get access to your system. Hence, it is recommended that you set a secure password for your default account whenever possible.
For now, you can use the guide below to reset a password in Windows 11 when logged in as an administrator.
How to reset the password once logged in as an administrator
Resetting your password is quite easy when you are logged in to Windows 11 as an administrator. The best way to do this is by using either the Control Panel or CMD. Use one of the guides below that best fits your current needs and requirements. Follow any one of the guides below to get you started.
1. Using Control Panel
Press Windows + S and search for Control Panel. Click and launch the app from your search results.
Click on ‘User Accounts’.
Now click on ‘User Accounts’ again.
Click on ‘Manage another account’.
Now click and select your local account for which you wish to reset your password.
Click on ‘Change the password’.
Add a new password for your local account and confirm the same in their respective text boxes.
Now add a password hint if required.
Click on ‘Change password’ once done.
And that’s it! The password for the selected account should now be changed based on your preferences.
2. Using CMD
You can also reset a local account’s password using CMD. Follow the guide below to get you started.
Press Windows + S on your keyboard and search for CMD. Click on ‘Run as administrator’ once the app shows up in your search result.
Type in the following and press Enter on your keyboard.
net user
You will get a list of all the accounts currently available on your PC. Make a note of the desired account’s username and then type in the command below. Replace ‘NAME’ with the name you noted down earlier and replace ‘PASSWORD’ with your new password. Once done, press Enter on your keyboard.
net user NAME PASSWORD
And that’s it! Once the command is executed, the password for the desired account should be automatically changed on your PC.
How to add a password for the administrator account
If you are looking to secure your PC further then it is recommended that you add a password for the default administrator account. This will ensure that no one aware of this trick can access your Windows account without your authorization. We can add a password for your default admin account in several ways but we recommend you do so either via the advanced menu or via the CMD method. Follow any one of the guides below to get you started.
1. Using Ctrl + Alt + Del
Log in to the default administrator account and press Ctrl + Alt + Del on your keyboard.
Now click and select ‘Change password’.
Enter a new password and confirm the same in their respective fields.
Add a password hint or security question depending on your preferences.
Click on ‘Ok’ once you are done.
And that’s it! Your default administrator account’s password should now be changed on your PC.
2. Using CMD
Log in to the default administrator account and press Windows + S on your keyboard. Search for CMD and click on ‘Run as administrator’ once the app shows up in your search results.
Now enter the following command. Replace ‘PASSWORD’ with a password of your desired choice.
net user Administrator PASSWORD
And that’s it! The new password should now be set for your default administrator account.
Should you keep the administrator account enabled?
No, it is not recommended to keep your default/super administrator account enabled. This account has higher and more elevated privileges when compared to a normal administrator account in Windows. This account is used by Windows to perform system-level tasks in the background as well hence it could cause several privacy issues on your system.
In case somebody can access this account, they would have access to your entire data and hardware. The user could then proceed to take control of your entire system or simply infect it with malware, adware, and in the worst cases, ransomware.
We hope you were able to easily log in as an administrator in Windows 11 using the guide above. If you face any issues or have any more questions for us, feel free to reach out to us using the comments section below.
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