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Requirements: In order to apply the steps below, you have to sign in to Windows using an account
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STEP 1: RUN “ COMMAND PROMPT” WITH ADMINISTRATIVE PRIVILEGES.

Windows 7.

To run Command Prompt in administrative mode in Windows 7 operating system go to:

1. Start > All Programs > Accessories.

2. Right click on Command Prompt and choose Run as administrator.
3. Proceed to Step 2.

Windows 10, 8/8.1 or 7 OS.

To run Command Prompt in administrative mode in Windows 10, 8.1 or 8 operating system:

1. In the Search box type: cmd (or command prompt).

2. Right click on the command prompt (result) and select Run as Administrator.

STEP 2: ENABLE THE ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT.

How to enable the administrator account from command prompt in Windows 10,8 or 7 OS:

1. Inside the command prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:

net user administrator /active:yes

2. After that you should view a message that says that your command was completed successfully.

3. Close the Command prompt window and from now on, the “Administrator” account is Enabled on
your computer.*

* If you cannot enable the Administrator account using this method then read this article on how to
enable Administrator account using an of ine method.

Advice: For you security, don’t forget to specify a password* for the Administrator account after
you have enable it. (To specify a user password in Windows 7 or 8 go to: Control Panel > User
Accounts options)

How to Disable Administrator account in Windows

10, 8 or 7 OS from Command Prompt:
If you don’t want to log in with the Administrator account in the future, you can disable it by following
the same steps, but at the command prompt (Admin) window give the following command instead:

net user administrator /active:no

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30 Comments
jhon perker June 22, 2018 @ 1:38 am
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I did not know how to enable the administrator windows 8, I personally use in my computer windows
8, And after I reading this post now I am able to do this in my computer.

Lynn Bishop October 24, 2015 @ 12:49 am

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yes Sr. I was able to get addmin to say completed successfully, but im try to run x-force add it still
has error cannot get debug privilege are you running as addmin.

lakonst October 27, 2015 @ 7:35 am

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@Lynn Bishop: Right-click at x-force. Select "Run as Admin"

us business database October 23, 2015 @ 9:41 pm

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I am trtuly glad to glance at this weblog posts wbich carries lots of seful information, thanks for
providing such data.

alexis November 21, 2014 @ 4:19 pm

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Thank you so much. My computer has been going haywire and ever time I attempt to write a
document or ansi le it replies not permitted by administrator. Best advice ever

Terri Fitton January 5, 2014 @ 10:13 am

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ARrrggghh!!! Got a new laptop for xmas and am not computer savvy. This new windows is driving me
nuts!! It came with the wrong date and time and I cannot change it When I follow the instructions
above, I get a message saying the syntax of this command is … . USER NAME..(password:*)
(options/domain) etc etc ????

H8Win8 January 4, 2014 @ 6:30 am

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You can't run command prompt as admin unless you're already logged in as admin

rishav December 17, 2013 @ 12:57 pm

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I disabled my administrator account in windows 8, but now when I want to install any new software, it
asks for permission of administrator which is not accessible… .. I tried to enable the administrator
account again through this and other procedures but it failed… what to do… its urgent

lakonst December 17, 2013 @ 1:12 pm

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Try the Of ine method here: https://www.wintips.org/enable-administrator-account-or-reset-
admin-account-password-windows-8-windows-7-or-windows-vista/

Weston December 10, 2013 @ 4:41 pm

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So I've done this on the admin account and it says command completed, but when trying to execute
a command that is needed to install a program it keeps telling us its still denied and we need full
admin rights basically?! is there more rights needed for *FULL* rights?! im confused on this with
windows 8? thanks in advanced for any tips

lakonst December 10, 2013 @ 5:59 pm

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Is the user listed in "Administrators" group? (Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer
Management. From left pane select: Local Users And Groups > Groups > Administrators)

Weston December 10, 2013 @ 6:28 pm

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those folders are missing, so i tried to follow instructions online to *snap in the group" on
windows and i have the same problem as this?! is there no work around at all besides
buying a pro version?! seriously?!!!

"

I have bought a Lenovo laptop recently with windows 8 installed on it.

In the computer management console Local users and groups snap-in is missing. I have
tried the lusrmgr.msc command to

but only a window opened displaying message "The snap in may not be used with this
edition of windows.—–" please help on this.

Hi

The advanced management tools are only available in the Windows 8 Pro version. It lloks
like you have the Windows 8 standard version."

lakonst December 10, 2013 @ 8:02 pm

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Use this procedure to promote the user to Administrator :
https://www.wintips.org/enable-administrator-account-or-reset-admin-account-
password-windows-8-windows-7-or-windows-vista/ (After selecting the user press
"3" – Promote user (make user an administrator)"

WESTON A NOWLING December 11, 2013 @ 6:02 pm

ok ive done all this, now i took a screen shot of this and its still not letting me
install the program needed, any reason why?! :(

http://www. ickr.com/photos/22622532@N04/11325373603/

lakonst December 12, 2013 @ 10:41 am

Unfortunately i don't know why this error happens. If you want take a look on
this article about "CasPol.exe" command errors.
(http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shawnfa/archive/2004/12/30/344554.aspx) Also
keep in mind that .NET stores its security con guration under this folder :
C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\ . So you have to run the "CasPol"
command from inside inside this folder. See this article for details:
http://blogs.msdn.com/b/jaskis/archive/2009/05/05/caspol-net-2-0-app-
failing-on-win-2008-when-hosted-on-unc-path.aspx Good luck

happycamper September 25, 2013 @ 7:04 am

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Thank you very much. Worked just as you said.

ayush September 21, 2013 @ 10:48 am

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LiSA August 20, 2013 @ 2:47 am

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Does not work for me either.

lakonst August 27, 2013 @ 10:07 am

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Try the Of ine method here: https://www.wintips.org/enable-administrator-account-or-reset-
admin-account-password-windows-8-windows-7-or-windows-vista/

san August 1, 2013 @ 3:29 am

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it says cmd is considered or whatever but when i login as administrator it says it is still disabled this
happened because i thought my other account was adminstrator and as a security,i disabled default
adminstrator and used my own administrator but by mistake i changed my account to normal user ,
now i cant do anything administrative such as disk management or any of those quiet irritating. help
me if u can cant we change policy from safe mode command line where i can acess administrator ,

lakonst August 2, 2013 @ 9:58 am

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Hello san, try this: 1. boot into Windows safe mode (the admin account should be enabled under
safe mode): https://www.wintips.org/how-to-enter-safe-mode-and-advanced-options-menu-
in-windows-8/ 2. From the Administrator account try to change your user account type. good
luck

E July 30, 2013 @ 11:07 am

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denied

lakonst August 2, 2013 @ 10:03 am

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The common reason for "Access is denied" error, is that you did not run command prompt with
administrator privileges. Try again: Right click on Command Prompt and choose "Run as
administrator"

Ted July 26, 2013 @ 7:17 pm

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Thanks :)

Dodgo July 22, 2013 @ 8:55 pm

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doesnt work says access is denied

lakonst August 2, 2013 @ 10:03 am

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The common reason for "Access is denied" error, is that you did not run command prompt with
administrator privileges. Try again: Right click on Command Prompt and choose "Run as
administrator"

Peggy Dalton May 22, 2014 @ 5:35 am

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I have two malicious Administrators. My OS is Windows 8. I did use the command prompt
(admin).

sahmad July 21, 2013 @ 7:52 am

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this does not work for my win 8

lakonst July 21, 2013 @ 9:45 am

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Sahmad, What was the error message?

JTracy July 11, 2013 @ 4:31 am

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I can not thank you enough for this!!!! Windows 8 is the worst thing to happen to technology. I've had
nothing but problems with it, many because I can't be an administrator. So many, many thanks!!!

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