Hidden Windows 7 Adminstrator account - how do I enable it?

Discussion in 'Software' started by BoredOutOfMyMind, Apr 5, 2012.

  1. BoredOutOfMyMind

    BoredOutOfMyMind Picabo, ICU

    Last similiar thread was in 2010, so I will go ahead.

    How do I enable the Adminstrator login?
     
    BoredOutOfMyMind, Apr 5, 2012
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  2. _nullptr

    _nullptr Major Geeky Geek Geek

    From an administrator account, right click Command Prompt (cmd.exe) and 'Run as administrator'.
    From command prompt enter: net user administrator /active:yes
    to disable enter: net user administrator /active:no

    Reboot to see the changes.
     
    _nullptr, Apr 5, 2012
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  3. jerryhacks18

    jerryhacks18 Private E-2

    Download the Tweak UI powertoy from microsofts website or majorgeeks (I think they carry it) select Logon and check the box next to the admin account, hit applyand thats it your done. Now reboot and itll be there. Good luck!
     
    jerryhacks18, Apr 9, 2012
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  4. Bugballou

    Bugballou MajorGeek

    Can also be done through Local Group Policy Editor. Enter gpedit.msc in the Run.. or search programs and files in the start menu.Under Computer Configuration, Windows Settings, Security Settings, Local Policies, Security Options. Only reason I mention it is there are a plethora of Windows settings changes available via the Local Group Policy Editor.
     
    Bugballou, Apr 9, 2012
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