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11-14-2008
| Built-in Administrator Account - Enable or Disable How to Enable or Disable the Windows 7 Built-in Administrator Account  Information The built-in Administrator account is an account that has full access and permission on the computer. This will show you how to enable or disable the built-in Administrator account in Windows 7.  Note By default, the built-in administrator account is named Administrator, and is disabled.  Warning If you enable the built-in Administrator account, it is recommended to create a password for it to help keep it secured. Option One Through Local Users and Groups NOTE: This option will only be available in the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions. 1. Open the Local Users and Groups manager. 2. In the left pane, click on the Users folder. (See screenshot below step 3) 3. In the middle pane, right click on Administrator and click on Properties. (See screenshot below) 4. To Enable the Buit-in Administrator Account -A) Uncheck the Account is disabled box. (See screenshot below step 6)
B) Go to step 6. 5. To Disable the Buit-in Administrator Account -A) Check the Account is disabled box. (See screenshot below step 6) 6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below) 7. Close the Local Users and Groups window. (See screenshot below step 3) 8. Log off, and you will now see the built-in Administrator account log on icon added (enabled) or removed (disabled) from the log on screen. (See screeenshot below) NOTE: Click on the Administrator icon to log on to the built-in Administrator account.
Option Two Through a Elevated Command Prompt NOTE: This option can be used in all editions of Windows 7. 1. Open a elevated command prompt. 2. To Enable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account -A) In the elevated command prompt, type net user administrator /active:yes and press Enter. (See screenshot below) B) Go to step 4. 3. To Disable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account -A) In the elevated command prompt, type net user administrator /active:no and press Enter. (See screenshot below)  4. Close the elevated command prompt. 5. Log off, and you will now see the built-in Administrator account log on icon added (enabled) or removed (disabled) from the log on screen. (See screeenshot below) NOTE: Click on the Administrator icon to log on to the built-in Administrator account.
Option Three Through Local Security Policy NOTE: This option will only be available in the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions. 1. Open the Local Security Policy editor. 2. In the left pane, expand Local Policies, and click on Security Options. (See screenshot below) 3. In the right pane, right click on Accounts: Administrator account status and click on Properties. (See screenshot above) 4. To Enable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account -A) Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6)
B) Go to step 6. 5. To Disable the Hidden Built-In Administrator Account -A) Select (dot) Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6) 6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below) 7. Close the Local Security Policy window. (See screenshot below step 2) 8. Log off, and you will now see the built-in Administrator account log on icon added (enabled) or removed (disabled) from the log on screen. (See screeenshot below) NOTE: Click on the Administrator icon to log on to the built-in Administrator account.
That's it,
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01-14-2009
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this information has been very helpful - thank you! | My System Specs | | OS windows 7 - 32 CPU intel q9550 Motherboard gigabyte ep45-ds3r Memory 2gb ddr2 1150 ocz reaper Graphics Card nvidia 8600gt Sound Card onboard Monitor(s) Displays eizo s1921 Hard Drives seagate 250 gb |
01-14-2009
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#2 | | Vista and now 7 in 32 and 64 bit. Denmark |
Fwiw. You do not need the "yes" to enable, but do need "no" to disable.
You can also, instead of lusrmgr.msc , type Control userpasswords2 , but it comes to the same window, and is more keystrokes | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Three desktops and one laptop with good specs.. OS Vista and now 7 in 32 and 64 bit. |
01-14-2009
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#3 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta Texas |
Thank you for the addition Dave. It has been added. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked 1536MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 23" Acer H233H Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 23" 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Corsair Obsidian 800D Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 50 GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA Internet Speed up to 20 Mb/s Download and up to 5 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
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** Motorola SB6120 Cable Modem
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** 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500 |
01-14-2009
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#4 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta Texas |

Quote: Originally Posted by uwe this information has been very helpful - thank you!  You're welcome uwe. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked 1536MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 23" Acer H233H Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 23" 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Corsair Obsidian 800D Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 50 GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA Internet Speed up to 20 Mb/s Download and up to 5 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** D-Link DIR-855 Router
** Motorola SB6120 Cable Modem
** ASRock ION 330 server
** 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500 |
01-16-2009
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Option two doesn't work:]
cmd -> run as administrator net user administrator /active:yes "System error 5 has occurred. Access is denied" | My System Specs | | |
01-16-2009
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#6 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta Texas |
Hello Vaultboy, and welcome to Seven Forums.
It works, but you must open a elevated command prompt instead as in step 1. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked 1536MB Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 28" Hanns-G HG281DJB and 23" Acer H233H Screen Resolution 28" 1920x1200 and 23" 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Corsair Obsidian 800D Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM Hard Drives 50 GB OCZ Vertex 2 SSD
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA Internet Speed up to 20 Mb/s Download and up to 5 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** D-Link DIR-855 Router
** Motorola SB6120 Cable Modem
** ASRock ION 330 server
** 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500 |
02-20-2009
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#7 | | Well its not POS Vista lol : ) |

Quote: Originally Posted by vaultboy Option two doesn't work:]
cmd -> run as administrator net user administrator /active:yes "System error 5 has occurred. Access is denied"
When I run CMD and type
NET USER ADMINISTRATOR /ACTIVE:YES
I get the same error message. "System error 5 has occurred. Access is denied"[/quote] | My System Specs | | OS Well its not POS Vista lol : ) |
02-20-2009
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#8 | | Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) In a ∞ Portal |

Quote: Originally Posted by robcardiv When I run CMD and type
NET USER ADMINISTRATOR /ACTIVE:YES
I get the same error message. "System error 5 has occurred. Access is denied" try to get a elevated command prompt first before attempting this route | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Tx2500z Tablet Pc/Homemade Server OS Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM) CPU Turion X2 ultra (oh well came with laptop)/P4 @3.2 (yes P4) Motherboard IDK HP Motherboard / Intel DG965SS Memory OCZ Dual Channel 4GB kit/ 1gb Dual Channel Graphics Card HD 3200 graphics /GMA x3100 (yay for intergrated!!) Sound Card Realtek HD Audio(mic working, well sort of)/Siig IC-70012 Monitor(s) Displays built-in Hp 12" laptop screen/ Acer 19" Screen Resolution 1280x800 /1440x900 Mouse Logi MX Rev. /MS Wheel Optical 1.1A /Logitech Optical Mouse Cooling All Air Cooled Internet Speed College baby but its still routed through vpn to 1536k... Other Info love my wacom pen and pressure sensitivity...
wished it worked in 7, SUSE for that matter though |
03-05-2009
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#9 | | Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Cambridge, UK |
"NOTE: You could also type Control userpasswords2 instead if you like since it takes you to the same window under step 4." I think the wording needs clarification. Its not good grammar. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number self built OS Windows 7 Professional 64-bit CPU Intel E8400 3GHz Motherboard Intel DX48BT2 Memory Kingston PC3-10700H 4Gb Graphics Card XFX Radeon HD 5850 BlackEd. Sound Card Soundblaster X-Fi XtremeMusic Monitor(s) Displays 2x Samsung SM-T220HD 22" Screen Resolution 1680x1050 on two monitors Keyboard Microsoft Comfort Curve USB Mouse Razer Diamondback 3G PSU Thermaltake ToughPower 850w Case Thermaltake Armor Cooling Scythe Mugen II Hard Drives Samsung F3 1Tb (OS)
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