How to enable hidden administrator account

This step-by-step article describes how to enable the built-in administrator account.

Method 1: Using Command Prompt

To enable the built-in administrator account, follow these steps:

Step1: Click Start, type cmd in the Start Search box. In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.

When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.

Step2: At the command prompt, type net user administrator /active:yes, and then press Enter.
Step 3: Type net user administrator <actaulPassword>, and then press Enter.

Step 4: Close Command Prompt.

Step 5: Log off the current user account and you will be able to login using administrator account.

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