How to Make a User Account an Administrator in Windows
Open the Start screen., Select "User Accounts" from the search results., Click the "Manage another account" option., Click the account you want to make an administrator., Click the "Change the account type" link., Toggle "Administrator".
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open the Start screen.
You can open the Start screen by pressing ⊞ Win.
On the Start screen, start typing user. , There may be several options available to choose from.
The User Accounts window ill open in the Desktop screen. , If you aren't logged in as an administrator you will need to enter the administrator's password. , There may be several to choose from if there are multiple accounts on the computer. , This will open a new page with the different account options. , Click the Change Account Type button to save the changes.
The account now has Administrator privileges. -
Step 2: Select "User Accounts" from the search results.
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Step 3: Click the "Manage another account" option.
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Step 4: Click the account you want to make an administrator.
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Step 5: Click the "Change the account type" link.
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Step 6: Toggle "Administrator".
Detailed Guide
You can open the Start screen by pressing ⊞ Win.
On the Start screen, start typing user. , There may be several options available to choose from.
The User Accounts window ill open in the Desktop screen. , If you aren't logged in as an administrator you will need to enter the administrator's password. , There may be several to choose from if there are multiple accounts on the computer. , This will open a new page with the different account options. , Click the Change Account Type button to save the changes.
The account now has Administrator privileges.
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