How to Enable the Built-in Administrator Account on Windows 8
Like its predecessors, Windows 8 is still vulnerable to attacks that could compromise the system. However, Windows 8 includes a backup method that allows you to maintain administrative rights. This account is an elevated local administrator account with total control over your operating system‘s permissions and access rights.
Even if your system is compromised, you can use this account to authorize actions or programs within an already infected account. Consider this an emergency backup plan for when the unexpected happens. Here’s how to enable your built-in administrator account on Windows 8 and 8.1.
Enabling Built-In Administrator Account
First, you need to open the command prompt with administrator rights. Press the Windows key to open the metro interface, then type command prompt in the search box.
Next, right-click on the command prompt and run it as administrator.
Copy this code: net user administrator /active:yes and paste it into the command prompt. Then, press Enter to enable your built-in administrator account.
Once you’re done, you can access your built-in administrator account by logging off your current account anytime.
Note that you can’t change the name of the built-in administrator account; it will always remain Administrator.
Disabling Built-in Administrator Account
To disable the account, you need to open the command prompt with administrator rights again. Press the Windows key to open the metro interface, then type command prompt in the search box.
Next, right-click on the command prompt and run it as administrator.
Open the command prompt with administrator rights and type this code: net user administrator /active:no in the command prompt. Then, press Enter to disable your built-in administrator account.
Conclusion
After enabling your built-in administrator account, it is advisable to create a password for that account to prevent unauthorized access. You don’t need to use the administrator account as your main account. Having the built-in administrator account enabled in advance will help you regain control of your system if it is ever compromised.