How to Enable the Administrator Account in Windows Command Prompt

While the admin account is usually hidden in Windows 11 and 10, you can enable it at any time with the command prompt. After you have enabled it, you’ll have the option to log in as the admin account whenever you start Windows. This method works with all editions of Windows, including Windows 11 and 10 Home.

How to Disable the Administrator Account in Windows

If you no longer require easy access to the admin account in Windows, hiding it is just as easy as enabling it. You can do it via the command prompt in every version of Windows, and you can always turn it on again in the future if you end up changing your mind.

Other Ways to Enable the Administrator Account in Windows

The only way to enable the admin account in Windows Home edition is via the command prompt, but some versions of Windows provide a few other options. These options are primarily available in versions of Windows that are intended for professional and enterprise environments, so you’re unlikely to need either method for your personal computer. If you do use either of these methods, be very careful. If you change the wrong setting, you may make it impossible to log into your computer.

How to Enable the Windows Admin Account From Admin Tools

Here’s how to enable the admin account on your computer using Admin Tools.

How to Enable the Windows Admin Account From the Windows Registry

Here’s how to enable the admin account by changing the Windows Registry.