Sometimes, while using Windows, we want to run programs as administrators. To do so, we have to right-click on the app and select Run as Administrator. Although the process is easy, what if you want to run all programs with administrative rights on Windows 11?

In that case, you can enable the Administrator account on Windows 11 that was kept hidden from you. The administrator account comes with elevated rights out of the box, allowing you to change your PC without being bothered by the UAC.

What is an Administrator Account in Windows 11?

If you have been using Windows 11 for a while, you might know that the operating system restricts certain apps, files & commands behind administrative privileges. This is the only reason Windows shows you prompts (UAC) each time you attempt to do something that requires administrative privileges.

Activating the administrator account on your Windows 11 computer can help you bypass those annoying prompts. However, the Administrator account has elevated rights for everything, so it can pose a security risk.

1. Enable Administrator Account in Local User and Groups

In this method, we will use the Local User and Groups to enable the Built-in Administrator account in Windows 11. Here are some simple steps to follow.

1. First, press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard. This will open the RUN dialog box.

2. On the RUN dialog box, type in lusrmgr.msc and hit the Enter button.

4. On the right pane, right-click on the Administrator account and select Properties.

5. On the Administrator Properties, uncheck the Account is disabled option. Once done, click on the Apply button.

2. Enable Administrator Account via Command Prompt

We will use the Command Prompt utility to enable or disable the Administrator account. Here are some simple steps to follow.

1. Open the Windows 11 search and type in Command Prompt. Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

2. On the Command prompt, execute the command:

net user administrator /active:yes

3. This will activate the Administrator account, and you will see a command completed successfully message.

4. To disable the administrator account, enter the command:

net user administrator /active:no

3. Enable Administrator Account via Windows 11 Powershell

In this method, we will use the PowerShell utility to enable or disable the Administrator account. Here are some of the simple steps you need to follow.

1. First, open the Windows 11 search and type in PowerShell. Right-click on PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

2. On the PowerShell, execute the command:

net user administrator /active:yes

3. This will activate the Administrator account, and you will see a command completed successfully message.

4. To disable the administrator account, enter the command:

net user administrator /active:no

It’s pretty easy to enable or disable the Administrator account on Windows 11. You can use the three methods to enable or disable the hidden account. I hope this article helps you. Please share it with your friends. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.