In Windows Vista and above it has to be enabled first before it becomes accessible on the logon screen. This can be done several different ways. This method of enabling the administrator account is probably the easiest and can be achieved in as little as just 9 clicks of the mouse. Alternatively open Start and type compmgmt. Group Policy and Security Policy consoles are not available in Home or Basic versions of Windows, those users will need to use one of the other options.
Using a built in Windows command is probably the most flexible way of enabling the administrator account. This is because you can use it from Command Prompt, from batch scripts, from within your own programs see below or even when you are unable to log in to Windows from another account. Open an administrator Command Prompt or admin PowerShell and type the following to enable the administrator account:.
If you would like to enable and also password protect the account at the same time recommended , use:. The program in question is the great little tool Winaero Tweaker. Download and run the installer and you have the option to create a portable version if preferred. NET Framework 3. This program uses the exact same method to enable the administrator as above. Download Winaero Tweaker. The difference between XP and all newer versions of Windows is the Administrator account is already active.
If you would like to have the administrator account appear as an icon on the welcome screen along with other users so it can be selected at a click, there is a simple way to achieve it. You can also achieve the same result in XP by using one of the third party tools in our article about how to hide specific user accounts from the logon screen. Note that you'll still have to log into this account and follow the steps above to add a password for it.
Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy , which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. Enable Vista's hidden administrator, and password-protect its XP equivalent Get an added level of protection by activating this back-up administrator account in Vista and by safeguarding it in XP.
Dennis O'Reilly. Enable Windows Vista's backup administrator account from the Command Prompt. Select the Logon option and check this option to add the hidden Administrator account to the Welcome screen in XP Pro. Tomorrow: Your options for moving Excel data to a Word document.
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All submitted content is subject to our Terms Of Use. Can anyone help? Share Flag. All Answers. Collapse -. I changed a setting. Don't repost. Tell us what settings you have changed? If you didn't set a Password. If it's XP Pro. This is an easy one , you prob fig out. Back to Windows Forum.
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