Enable the Hidden Administrator Account in Windows 7
As with Vista, it is possible to enable the Administrator account (hidden) in Seven.
The Administrator account created during installation does not have the ultimate right to the user as a security measure.
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Grand Administrator account (on default Administrator) not be used as a normal session.
You can go through this Grand Administrator account to solve a problem or blocking rights, or simply activate it and keep it in reserve in case.
Activate the Grand Administrator
- To Start Click Control Panel (Control Panel), and then click System Security (System and Security).
- Click on Administrative Tools (Administrative Tools), then click Local Policies-> Security Options(Local Security Policy)
- In the right pane, double-click Accounts: Administrator account status (Accounts: Administrator account status) and on the Local Security settings Tab (Local Security Setting), select "On" (Enabled), then Apply (Apply ).
- The Administrator account is now activated and will start Seven or change of use as the Administrator (Administrator).
Note: This procedure is possible under the direct edition of Seven.
- According editions below Seven, it will intervene in the registry, as was the case with Vista.
Disable the Grand Administrator
- To disable this account, simply check Off (Disabled) in Local Security settings Tab (Local Security Settings).
- You can also activate the account in command prompt as administrator:
Code:
net users Administrator / active: yes
- To deactivate:
Code:
net users Administrator / active: no
