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How can I change the Administrator for Windows 8.1?

Anonymous
2023-02-17T02:28:24+00:00

How do I access the Adminstator file to make a change?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-17T22:21:42+00:00

    How do I access the Adminstator file to make a change?

    If it is your computer, you should already be using an Admin account.

    Right click on the far left Windows icon in the Taskbar > select Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > User Accounts > what does your account say there?

    @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

    There is this hidden account, but do NOT run it for everyday use.

    If you do that, you jeopardize the security of your system.

    https://www.eightforums.com/threads/built-in-administrator-account-enable-or-disable-in-windows-8.9650/

    Warning

    • You will not be able to open and run modern Store apps while signed in to the built-in Administrator account.
    • The built-in Administrator account is a local account that cannot be switched to a Microsoft account.
    • The built-in Administrator account's C:\Users\Administrator folder will not be created until the first time that it is signed into.
    • If you enable the built-in Administrator account, it is recommended that you create a password for it to help prevent unauthorized access of it.
    • For better security purposes, it is not recommended to leave the built-in Administrator account always enabled, or used for everyday purposes. The built-in Administrator account should only be used as needed instead.

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