Renaming the Administrator account in the Audit mode


  1. Posts : 106
    Windows 7
       #1

    Renaming the Administrator account in the Audit mode


    HI

    In the Audit mode of Windows 7 SP1 with an only active account (the Administrator account), how do I rename it and put it a password (for security) using the command line without this causes malfunction in the system or unexpected things when I will go in the OOBE mode.

    THANKS

    BYE
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  2. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #2

    You can't do that in Audit Mode.

    Exit Audit Mode (boot to OOBE), enable built-in admin account and rename it.

    Kari
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    Hello Balubeto,

    In addition to what Kari posted, the tutorial below can help show you how to rename the built-in "Adminsitrator" account along with it's C:\Users\Administrato folder.

    Built-in Administrator Account - Change Name

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #4

    Thanks, Shawn. Had that tut URL copied, forgot to paste
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 106
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Kari said:
    Thanks, Shawn. Had that tut URL copied, forgot to paste
    Too bad because I wanted to change it before delivering the system to the customer.

    THANKS

    BYE
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 17,545
    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
       #6

    I am sorry, Balubeto. Your post somehow gave an impression you know this stuff better than average. I answered your question, did not even think you would need help in changing the name of the built-in administrator account once you have exit Audit Mode, but as is custom here at SF I wanted to link you to a tutorial in case you need it.

    I forgot that link from my post, Shawn (Brink) gave it to you not an hour later.

    Kari
      My Computer


 

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