Activate the hidden administrator account in Windows
Description
Windows 10 and Windows 11 include a built-in administrator account that’s disabled by default.
You can activate it temporarily to install Sage products or troubleshoot permission issues. Deactivate the account when you finish to reduce the security risk.
Cause
Resolution
Select Start,type cmd.
Right-click Command Prompt, and selectRun as administrator.
Type net user administrator /active:yes then press Enter.
Close Command Prompt. You've now activated the administrator account.
Sign out and log in using the administrator account.
Retry the task you couldn't complete before.
Deactivate the administrator account
NOTE:
Only deactivate the account if there are other accounts active on your machine, otherwise this can lock you out of Windows.
Log in using your usual user account.
Select Start,type cmd.
Right-click Command Prompt, and selectRun as administrator.
Type net user administrator /active:no and then press Enter.