How To Enable and Disable the Built-In Administrator User in Windows 10

Would you like to activate the built-in Administrator account in Windows 10? then follow the steps which are shown below.

Enable the Built-in Administrator Account by CMD:

1. Type CMD in your Search box and and you will find Command Prompt In the search results list.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt, and then select Run as Administrator. 
3. When you are prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Continue.
4. Type net user to see your all users.
5. Type net user administrator /active:yes at your command prompt, and then press ENTER.  
6. Type net user administrator *, and then press ENTER. 
7. Type your passwords which you want to set to administrator account and then press ENTER.
8. Retype the password for the confirm and press ENTER. 
9. Now close command prompt.

 Disable the Built-in Administrator Account by CMD:

1. Type CMD in your Search box and and you will find Command Prompt In the search results list.
2. Right-click on Command Prompt, and then select Run as Administrator. 
3. When you are prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Continue.
4. Type net user administrator /active:no at your command prompt, and then press ENTER.

N.B. If you have tried the steps above and receive the message The password does not meet the password policy requirements, check the minimum password length, password complexity and password history requirements then use a complex password.


Alternate Method:

1. Right click on the This PC icon and select Manage.
2. Expand Local Users and Groups
3. Left click on Users folder
4. Right click on Administrator in right column and select Set Password..
5. Now right click on Administrator again, select Properties and uncheck the Account is Disabled
6. To disable the account right click on Administrator, select Properties and place check in the Account is Disabled