How to Elevate Your User Account to Administrator Status on Windows 10_5

How to Make Myself an Administrator on Windows 10

Are you looking to gain administrative privileges on your Windows 10 computer? Whether you need to install new software, modify system settings, or troubleshoot certain issues, having administrative rights is essential. In this article, we will guide you through the process of making yourself an administrator on Windows 10.

Before we dive into the steps, it’s important to note that by making yourself an administrator, you will have full control over your computer. This means that any changes you make can potentially affect the stability and security of your system. Therefore, it’s recommended to proceed with caution and only when necessary.

Here’s how to make yourself an administrator on Windows 10:

1. Open the Start menu and type “Control Panel” in the search bar. Click on the Control Panel app to open it.
2. In the Control Panel, navigate to “User Accounts” and then click on “User Accounts” again.
3. Under the “Make changes to your user accounts” section, click on “Change account type” or “Manage another account.” If prompted, enter your administrator password.
4. Select the user account you want to make an administrator. Click on “Change account type” and then select “Administrator” from the list of account types.
5. Click “Change account type” again to confirm the changes. You will now have administrative privileges on your Windows 10 computer.

Alternatively, you can make yourself an administrator by using the Command Prompt:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” from the menu.
2. In the Command Prompt or PowerShell window, type the following command: “net user [username] /add /y” (replace [username] with your actual username). This command will add your user account to the local administrators group.
3. Press Enter, and you will see a message indicating that the command was successful. You are now an administrator on your Windows 10 computer.

It’s worth mentioning that if you’re using a Windows 10 Home edition, you may not have the option to change your account type to administrator. In this case, you can try the following workaround:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select “Windows Terminal (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.
2. In the Windows Terminal or Command Prompt window, type the following command: “net user [username] /add /y” (replace [username] with your actual username).
3. Press Enter, and you will see a message indicating that the command was successful. Although you won’t have the administrator account type, you will still have administrative privileges.

By following these steps, you should now have successfully made yourself an administrator on your Windows 10 computer. Remember to use your new privileges responsibly and only when necessary.