How to Make Yourself an Administrator on Any Windows System

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Start Menu and search "cmd" (without the quotation marks).

   You have now successfully enabled the hidden Administrator account. ,,,, For Windows 7, it is typically the same.
   
   Use the third method from the linked article. , This needs to be timed.
   
   When you have a feeling that the computer is about to show your Windows boot up logo, press and hold F8.
   
   Let go of it at one point, and hold it again quickly.
   
   Repeat as many times as you need to if necessary.
   
   If done correctly, the Windows Startup mode menu asking you what you want to start will appear. ,, This indicates that you are not doing anything harmful. , Wait for the system to sign you on to the account. , There, click either "User Accounts" or "User Accounts and Family Safety"
   
   depending on which system you operate., On Windows 7, you have to click "Manage Another Account" before clicking on your account. ,,,, You will now have administrator privileges.
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   Step 2: Right click the icon/hypertext and click "Run as administrator".

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   Step 3: Once Command Prompt opens up

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   Step 4: type this command: net user administrator /active:yes (Make sure to press Enter after typing the command).

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   Step 5: Open the Start Menu

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   Step 6: and click "Run".

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   Step 7: Type "cmd" (without the quotation marks) and click "OK".

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   Step 8: Follow step 3 in the Windows 7 process.

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   Step 9: Make sure the hidden Administrator account is enabled on your computer/laptop with the Make a User Account an Administrator in Windows 8 article.

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    Step 10: Once you are sure you have the hidden Administrator account enabled

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    Step 11: restart your computer.

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    Step 12: Use the arrows on the keyboard to select the "Safe Mode" option.

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    Step 13: There's going to be a bunch of code running down your monitor screen.

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    Step 14: Once the Welcome screen comes up

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    Step 15: click the icon with the word "Administrator" beside or below it.

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    Step 16: Once you are signed on to the account

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    Step 17: open the Start Menu and click Control Panel.

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    Step 18: On Windows XP

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    Step 19: just simply click on your account.

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    Step 20: Click "Change the account type".

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    Step 21: Click the radio buttons of either "Computer administrator" or "Administrator"

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    Step 22: depending on which system you operate.

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    Step 23: Click the "Change Account Type" button.

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    Step 24: Restart your computer.

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