With the launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft has disabled the default Administrator account, and it continues to Windows 11 and 10. Even in Windows 11/10, the default Administrative account is disabled by Microsoft. If you want to enable the Administrator account for any reason, this guide will help you do the same.
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How to enable or disable the Administrator account in Windows 11/10 using Computer Management?
To enable the default Administrator account on Windows 11/10, do the following:-
Step 1. Right-click on
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Step 2. From the Computer Management window, click on

Step 3. Double-click on

Step 4. You will find a down arrow on the Administrator as well as the Guest account.

Step 5. Select the

Step 6. You will see a checkmark on “Account is disabled” uncheck the same to enable the built-in Administrator account.

Step 7. Click

Step 8. Now, you will notice the down arrow button is removed, and the Administrator account is activated. Now, you can log in to the Administrator as well as other accounts too.

How to enable or disable the Administrator account in Windows 11/10 using Command Prompt?
Step 1. Click on the
Step 2. Right-click on
If prompted, enter a username and password of the managed administrator account of your computer.
Step 3. Type the following on the command prompt:-
net user administrator /active:yes
Now built-in Administrator account of Windows 11/10 will be activated. To deactivate it again, run the following command on step 4:-
net user administrator /active:no
The above-mentioned command will deactivate the built-in Administrative account again.
How to enable or disable the Administrator account in Windows 11/10 using Admin Tools?
Step 1. Click on the
lusrmgr.msc

Step 2. From the available search results, click on

Step 3. Double-click on

Step 4. Select and right-click on the

Step 5. Uncheck “Account is disabled.”


Step 6. Click

How to enable or disable the Administrator account in Windows 11/10 using Group Policy?
Note: If you are running Windows 11/10 Home edition, enable Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) before proceeding with the below-mentioned steps.
Step 1. Press

Step 2. Click the

Step 3. Navigate to the following path:-
Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options

Step 4. From the right-side pane, double-click on the “Accounts: Administrator Account Status” policy.

Step 5. Select the

Step 6. Click