Most Windows users don't know Windows 11 has a built-in administrator account enabling us to manage our PCs with administrator privileges because it is disabled default.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to enable the built-in administrator account and how to sign in to Windows 11 with it in 8 simple steps. In this way, you'll be able to use the built-in admin account to change advanced system settings that will make you fix problematic errors.
Press
Windows+Rkeys and type and runnetplwiz.
Click
Advancedtab, thenAdvancedbutton in this tab.
You'll see Local Users and Groups (Local) window. Double-click on
Usersfolder, then double-click onAdministratoraccount that I've marked in the image below.
Account is disabledoption is checked, which means your built-in administrator account is disabled. Uncheck it, then clickOK.
Now, your built-in administrator account is enabled. You can close the user settings windows.
To sign in with this account, open Start Menu and right-click on your Account Name at the bottom. Then click on
Administratorto switch the signed-in account. If you've not signed in to the administrator account before, Windows 11 will prepare it from scratch for you. This preparation doesn't affect your main account. Please wait.
Now, you're in the built-in admin account. You can do whatever you want, thanks to its privileges.
If you restart your PC when you're in this account, Windows 11 might automatically start your PC with it. However, you have nothing to worry about. You can switch your signed-in account to your main account by following the 6th step above. In this way, Windows 11 will use your main account as the default account next time.
Conclusion
The built-in administrator account has advanced privileges. That's why you need to use it carefully. For example, you shouldn't install applications or programs whose reliability you are not sure of with this account.
That's all for now. Please feel free to ask for help when you need it by using the discussion form below. 😉
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