Quick question on a re-install of Windows 7


  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    Quick question on a re-install of Windows 7


    Thanks in advance for any help on this. I'm getting pretty good at re-installing Windows 7 (Clean) - However I do have a question:

    What is the best way to set myself up as the Administrator so I don't constantly have to work around those pesky "You need administrator privileges do do xxx"

    I would think that even with setting my default user account as an Administrator, there would be a way to really be an Administrator.

    Hope this makes sense!
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  2. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Estochin,

    You could enable the built-in Administrator account afterwards, then log on to it to have almost full control.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 578
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #3

    estochin said:
    Thanks in advance for any help on this. I'm getting pretty good at re-installing Windows 7 (Clean) - However I do have a question:

    What is the best way to set myself up as the Administrator so I don't constantly have to work around those pesky "You need administrator privileges do do xxx"

    I would think that even with setting my default user account as an Administrator, there would be a way to really be an Administrator.

    Hope this makes sense!
    Turn OFF UAC (User Access Control). You will never be bothered by those prompts again.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #4

    Hello estochin, welcome to Seven Forums!


    The best option is to use the default admin acct and create an elevated shortcut for the programs/apps you use the most, then you can have the best of both worlds; this is how I do it myself.


    How to Create a Elevated Program Shortcut without a UAC Prompt
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