on February 17, 2020, 9:51 AM PST Sometimes you need to use the built-in Windows 10 Administrator account: here's how. Image: Nate Ralph/CNET Windows 10 includes a built-in Administrator account that, by default, is hidden and disabled for security reasons. Sometimes, you need to perform a bit of Windows management or troubleshooting or make changes to your account that requires administrator access. For these reasons, you can enable the Administrator account and then disable it when you’re finished. SEE: Windows 10 power tips: Secret shortcuts to your favorite settings (TechRepublic Premium) How to enable the Windows 10 Administrator account using the command promptEnabling the Administrator account using the command prompt is the quickest and easiest method.
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Figure B How to enable the Windows 10 Administrator account through the user management tool
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SEE: The Internet of Wild Things: Technology and the battle against biodiversity loss and climate change (TechRepublic) How to disable the Windows 10 Administrator account using the command promptWhen you’ve completed your management or troubleshooting tasks, you’ll want to disable the Administrator account. To do so, follow these steps.
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How do I delete an Administrator account using CMD?Open Command Prompt (Admin) with combination keys "Win + X". 2. Type command "net user username /delete" and press Enter to delete the user account. Just type the administrator account name instead of characters "username" and it would be deleted instantly.
How do I delete my Administrator account on Windows 10?Open MMC, and then select Local Users and Groups. Right-click the Administrator account, and then select Properties. The Administrator Properties window appears. On the General tab, clear the Account is Disabled check box.
How do I remove Administrator account in Windows 10 without admin rights?Click on “Start”, choose “Settings” -> “Accounts”. Select “Family & other users” from the left category. Then click on the user account you want to delete and click “Remove” button. Now just click “Delete account and data” and the account will be deleted completely.
How do I get rid of built in Administrator account?Log out, and then log back in using your own account. Open a command prompt as an administrator, and type net user administrator to confirm that the account is active. Type net user administrator /active: no, then type net user administrator again to confirm that the account is now inactive (Figure D).
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