This doesnt grant Full access, I
still cant stop services as admin.
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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!
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This doesnt grant Full access, I
still cant stop services as admin.
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:
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:
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.
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:
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?
I agree, but my devices will never met an internet connection so your point is kinda muted.
Ive worked it out anyway.
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.
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.