How To Change The Administrator On Windows 10

We show you 5 different ways

Windows 10has the Standard user account and the Administrator account, each with different privileges to use a device and applications.

An administrator account offers complete system control with privileges such as access to all files on the device. You can also modify other user accounts and change them to Standard or Administrator, install software and hardware, change security settings, and execute elevated tasks.

However, if you gotlocked out of your computer, forgot your administrator password, or your admin rights were accidentally revoked, you can’t make any changes on the device.

The Standard user account on the other hand is more restrictive. Standard users can work with apps and change settings that won’t affect other user accounts. Unlike administrators, Standard users cannot install new apps. Plus, if they have to execute an elevated task, they’ll need administrative credentials to complete it.

There are different reasons why you may want to change the administrator on Windows 10. For example, if you’re handing over the device to someone else, or you want to add someone else as an administrator and become a Standard user yourself. Windows 10 includes different ways for you to change the administrator, which we’ll explain in this guide.

How To Change The Administrator On Windows 10

There are five different ways to change the administrator on Windows 10. You can use:

You can set an account to Administrator type using thenetplwizcommand or User Accounts.

How To Change The Administrator On Windows 10 Using PowerShell

PowerShell is a command line shell that allows system administrators to automate tasks like creating new users, passwords, and more so that they don’t have to waste time on such mundane things (read more in ourguide onUsing PowerShell For Home Users).

Note:Replace “Account-Name” with the actual name of the account you’re changing to administrator.

Note: Remember to replace “Account-Name” with the actual name of the account you’re changing to administrator.

Create a Local Administrator Account In Windows 10

You can also create a local user or administrator account in Windows 10 and give it administrator permissions. Users ofWindows 10 version 1803 and latercan add security questions, which allows them to reset their local account passwords anytime.

Enter a username and password, and type a password hint or select security questions. ClickNextonce you’re done, and then use any of the methods above to change the user account to an administrator.

Were you able to change the administrator on your Windows 10? Let us know in the comments.

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How To Change The Administrator On Windows 10

How To Change The Administrator On Windows 10

How To Change The Administrator On Windows 10 Using PowerShell

Create a Local Administrator Account In Windows 10