To make a user an administrator in Windows 10 without the current admin password, you typically need access to the built-in Administrator account, which often has no password by default or can be enabled via advanced recovery, or by using third-party password reset tools; if you can log in as any admin, you can change another user's type, but without an admin login, you'll need methods like Command Prompt from recovery or specialized software to gain elevated rights first.
Windows 10 includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that can be activated to regain access.
Contact the PC manufacturer
They may be able to help you reset the BIOS admin password, or provide you with a new one. Keep in mind that this process may involve sending your computer in for service, which can take time and may not be covered under warranty.
Windows 10 Instructions
Press and hold down the Shift key, and then right-click the executable file or the shortcut for the application, and then select Run as different user. In the Windows Security window, type the administrator account's user name and password, and then select OK.
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What does this mean? If your PC has multiple users (for example, if everyone in your household logs into their own account when using the computer), not all user accounts (or "profiles") will have permission to install new software on the computer.
Enable the hidden administrator account.
Type: net user administrator /active:yes into Command Prompt, then press ↵ Enter . From now on this computer, you'll have the option of opening the Administrator account at any time by using Safe Mode.
Follow these steps:
This password is used to protect the BIOS related settings on the motherboard. Once this password is set, the user needs to enter the Administrator Password for identity authentication before entering the BIOS setup interface to ensure that only authorized users can enter the BIOS and modify the settings.
To find your administrator password, you'll need to access the Windows registry. However, you must be extra careful — one wrong click could seriously disrupt your computer's operating system. You'll need to use the command prompt to access the registry and, in turn, your administrator password.
You will need to configure your router again before you can access the Internet. You cannot retrieve the forgotten Wi-Fi password, so you can only restore the factory settings and set the Wi-Fi password again.
If you forgot your Microsoft account password and need to reset it, your options are:
One of the easiest ways to reset your PC without a password is by issuing the Restart command while pressing the SHIFT key. This allows us to invoke the same Reset operation as from the Windows Repair menu. On the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot: Reset your PC or see advanced options.
Using a command prompt
Open “Run” with [Windows] + [R]. Type “cmd” and press [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Enter]. Type “net user administrator /active:yes”. The administrator account is now activated.
If you start the computer and never see a login screen or if you see one, but you can just press enter or click the arrow to get in, your password is blank. The advantage is that on a computer with just 1 user, you never have to login, so turning on the computer allows you to use the computer quicker.
Enable Super Administrator account
Enter "cmd" in the search box on the taskbar and right-click Command Prompt, and click Run as administrator. Enter "net user administrator /active:yes" on the Command Prompt window and press Enter. Please note that there is a space between "administrator" and "/active:yes".
Open the Start menu and type cmd into the search bar. Just start typing and select Run as administrator when opening the Command Prompt, Type in the following command: net user administrator /active:yes and press Enter to enable it, Type in net user administrator /active:no to disable it.
Regarding your "not the Administrator" issue, we suggest that you enable the built-in administrator account on Windows 10 by running a command in an elevated command prompt. In order to do so, kindly follow these steps: Open Command Prompt and select Run as administrator. Accept the User Account Control prompt.
Access Make Me Admin on Windows
Simultaneously hold down the Shift key and Right-Click on the Make Me Admin icon on the desktop and select Run as different user. Log in with your Internet ID and password. The user login for the MakeMeAdmin application will expire after 24 hours.