Windows 8 Enable Built-in Administrator Account

Introduction

 
In this article, we enable the built-in Windows 8 administrator account. In Windows 8 the built-in administrator account is hidden and disabled by default. But if we have administrator access, turning it on is easy.
 

How to enable the built-in Windows 8 administrator account?

 
Step 1
 
First of all, we have to move to the Windows 8 Desktop.
 
Step 2
 
Then move the cursor to the bottom-right of the window screen and click the search box that is helpful to search in Windows 8.
 
Step 3
 
Then in the search box type "lusrmgr.msc" and press Enter.
 
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Step 4
 
The Lusrmgr (Local Users and Groups Manager Snap-in) window is shown, then we open the Users folder, then right-click on administrator and select "Properties".
 
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Step 5
 
In the administrator properties uncheck the "Account is disabled" box. Click "OK".
 
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Step 6
 
After that, the Windows 8 administrator is now enabled and we can immediately sign in with it by logging out or switching accounts.
 
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Summary

 
In this article, we learned about Windows 8 Enable Built-in Administrator Account. 


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