Guide: change administrator on Windows 10, 11

Windows 10, 11 has several accounts:

• standard user account;

• administrator account.

As for the administrator account, it provides full control over the system, including providing access to all files on your device.

The standard user account allows you to work with applications and change settings that do not affect other user accounts. However, standard users cannot install new applications and run processes that require elevated privileges. To do this, you need administrator rights.

You can independently change user accounts to standard or administrator accounts, install software and hardware, and more.

However, be aware that if you forget your password or your computer is locked, you will not be able to make any changes to the device.

If you need to change the administrator in Windows 10, 11, for example, if you are selling a device to someone else, want to add someone else as an administrator, or become a standard user, follow the instructions in this article.

via Control Panel

When using this method, click Start and select Control Panel. Next, go to the User Accounts section and click the account you want to change. Now select Change account type and select the required user account. Save your changes and be sure to restart your computer for the new rights to take effect.

via PowerShell

With the PowerShell command-line shell, system administrators can automate the creation of new users, passwords, and more. So right-click on Start and select Windows PowerShell (administrator). Then enter the command: add-LocalGroupMember -Group "Administrators" -Member "ACCOUNT-NAME" and your account will be successfully changed.

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