This guide will show you how to enable or disable the built-in hidden Administrator account in Windows 10.
It would be best if you were logged on as an administrator to perform the tutorial steps.
The “Administrator” account still exists in Windows 10. Start Windows XP. It will be hidden in the default login screen and start with Vista disabled. Also, in Windows 10, even if you create a new admin-level account, it still requires UAC elevation. The default account named “Administrator” remains disabled and hidden. However, if you boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode, then it will be enabled and accessible. You can unhide and activate the Administrator account if you want.
How to enable the Administrator account in Windows 10
1. Open a Command prompt window.
In Windows 10, you can use the search box inside the Start menu. Type CMD there and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER to launch Command prompt. This also works on the Start screen.
2. Type the following command in the Command prompt window:
net user administrator / active: yes
3. Log off your current user account, and you will see the “Administrator” account you just activated on the login screen.
How to disable the Administrator account in Windows 10
1. Open a Command prompt.
2. Type the following command in the Command prompt window:
net user administrator / active: no
The Administrator account will be disabled.
This can also be done using the Winaero Tweaker. Go to User Accounts -> Built-in Administrator:
Use this option to avoid account management through command controls
