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How do i grant myself FULL!!! Admin rights?

Anonymous
2020-06-21T23:00:25+00:00

I'm working on a project and need to be able to stop services running on a Windows 10 device.

I need to know how I can set up an Admin account that has FULL access to everything! Not just Files and Folder, I need to be able to stop windows defender, firewall, change network settings, power options etc all from running a script.

I'm so close but I hit a wall at trying to stop services like windows defender. I dont need for my application!

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Security and privacy

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-06-22T01:07:55+00:00

    This doesnt grant Full access,  I

    still cant stop services as admin.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-06-21T23:07:55+00:00

    Hi, JonoWatkins. Thanks for reaching out! I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you, and I am here to work with you on this issue.

    Here's a few ways you can change a Windows 10 user account type do an Administrator account:

    Option 01 - Using Settings

    To change the account type with Settings, use these steps:

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Click on Accounts.
    3. Click on Family & other users.
    4. Under the "Your family" or "Other users" section, select the user account.
    5. Click the Change account type button.
    6. Select the Administrator or Standard User account type.
    7. Click the OK button.

    Once you complete the steps, restart your computer to start using the account with the new privilege level.

    Option 02 - Using User Accounts

    To set an account to Standard user or Administrator type using User Accounts (netplwiz), use these steps:

    1. Open Start.
    2. Search for netplwiz and click the top result to open the "User Accounts" experience.
    3. Select the account that you wish to change.
    4. Click the Properties button.
    5. Click the Group Membership tab.
    6. Select the Standard user or Administrator account type depending on your requirements.

    Quick tip: You can also select the Other membership option, which allows you to choose different user groups, such as Power Users, Backup Operators, Remote Desktop Users, etc.

    1. Click the Apply button.
    2. Click the OK button.
    3. Click the Apply button again.
    4. Click the OK button again.

    Once you complete the steps, restart the device to apply the changes and start using the new account type on Windows 10.

    Option 03 - Using Control Panel

    To change an account type using Control Panel, use these steps:

    1. Open Control Panel.
    2. Under the "User Accounts" section, click the Change account type option.
    3. Select the account that you want to change.
    4. Click the Change the account type option.
    5. Select either Standard or Administrator as required.
    6. Click the Change Account Type button.

    After you complete the steps, the next time the user signs in to the account, it'll be limited to the permissions allowed by the user group that you specified.

    I hope this helps! Please let me know if that works for you, ok?

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-06-22T01:12:07+00:00

    I agree, but my devices will never met an internet connection so your point is kinda muted.

    Ive worked it out anyway.

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    Anonymous
    2020-06-21T23:08:24+00:00

    There is no Windows account that has complete and unrestricted control over a computer. If such an account existed, and it was hacked, the attacker could cause substantial damage both locally and on the internet.

    You'll have to find some other way to wreck your computer.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-06-22T01:12:21+00:00

    But were you able change the user to admin or did you get any error messages on the way?

    If you added yourself successful as an admin, did you restart the computer afterwards?

    Also, if you could please send me a screen shot of the error you're getting when trying to stop the process, I'd appreciate it.

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