change the administrator account

How to change the name of the administrator accounts?

System Preferences--> users & groups

  • Make sure that the administrator account is highlighted on the left side, then click on the padlock in the lower left corner, enter your password
  • Make a right click on your account administrator highlighted, select 'Advanced Options '.
  • You will see something of 'Account name' and 'name '.  Pay attention to the warning at the top of the dialog box that appears, make any changes you want to make.  When you are finished, click OK, and then restart your computer so that the changes can take effect.

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    Hello. I need to change my administrator account so I can make changes to my accounts on the internet, but my internet provider told me I'm just a standard user in Windows 8 and I need to change it to the administrator. When I try to change my profile from standard user to administrator, Windows 8 doesn't let me, even if I am logged in under my account from Microsoft. How can I change this? It is quite frustrating!

    Hello. I need to change my administrator account so I can make changes to my accounts on the internet, but my internet provider told me I'm just a standard user in Windows 8 and I need to change it to the administrator. When I try to change my profile from standard user to administrator, Windows 8 doesn't let me, even if I am logged in under my account from Microsoft. How can I change this? It is quite frustrating!

    Hello

    You cannot use a Standard (Local) account to change the administrator account. You can only use an administrator for this account.

    Open the control panel (place the cursor on the bottom/left corner of the screen... and right click, select Control Panel from the menu

    In Control Panel, select user accounts.

    Select Manage another account.

    This will show all the user accounts on the computer. If there is an administrator account, it will show this designation.

    To log off and log on with an administrator account.

    Back to the account user/screen control.

    Select Manage another account , then select the Standard account you want to change.

    Select the option Change the account Type .

    Select the administrator option to change the account and click Change the account Type .

    If there is no other administrator account, let know us and we can try another method of recovery.

    Tell us what you find.

    Concerning

  • try to change the mode of feeding for a user account, the instructions worked to change the administrator account, but changes do not appear on user accounts.

    On my HP 510 laptop, I want to change the power mode to one of the user accounts.  It cannot be changed of in the user account, so I followed these instructions: log in as administrator, do the selection desired in the list of available eating patterns (Control Panel, Power Options, eating patterns), click on apply, then log in as administrator.  I find that the selected power mode has been applied to the administrator account, but not to one of the user accounts. I tried to change in the user account, but still receive the "access denied" response

    I recently installed Microsoft Security Essentials. My reading of various internet stations indicate that some older antivirus programs may have hindered this process of power management. I was not able to discover how to inactivate Security Essentials, so did not try to change the mode of power without interference from her.

    Another indicated position of the potential interference of the BIOS settings. I don't know how to check if this may be the case. I have MS Windows XP Pro SP3 installed. I have automatic and current updates.

    Thanks for any help, you can suggest.

    Hello

    You can change the setting in see Group Policy for this document:

    http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730920.aspx

    Or change temporarily the user to an admin account, make the changes and then return as a standard user.

    Thanks and regards.

    Thahaseena M
    Microsoft Answers Support Engineer.
    Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

  • I want to know how to change the administrator account.

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    Andrew

    Andrew,

    It's actually very simple:
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    3 - type changes to accounts, press ENTER.
    4 - click on your main account.
    5 - click on change the account type.
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    7 - click change the account type.
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    -Click the account you want to delete.
    -Click on remove the account.
    Fact!
  • You cannot change the administrator account

    Original title: sdasdasdas

    I ca't change on my computer, my OS is windows 7 when I try to change administrator, it asks for a password when I put my password it say "" connection failed: the user did not request type of login on this computer "for this reason I'm stock on my user account and I can not install all the tools" because he has an administrator privileges. pls help me. ?

    Hello

    It seems that you cannot change the administrator.

    Perform the steps mentioned below and see if it helps.

    a: Click Start and type gpedit.msc in the Start Search area and press on Enter.

    b: Navigate to the following location
    Computer configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings / Local political

    c: Under this click user rights assignment.

    d: Double-click access this computer from the network and verify that EVERYONE is added to the list.

    e: Otherwise add it by clicking Add a user or group , and then type EVERYONE, click OK and then apply and OK.

    Hope this information helps.

  • How can I change the administrator account for the user account?

    Our son has taken control of this computer! How can I to the administrator for the standard user account? Help, please!

    Go into the control panel.  Choose the user accounts and family safety.  Then, go to the user account, manage accounts and change the account type.  Here's where you can change your son of the administrator user account.  Hope you can get it fact.

  • Change the administrator account inaccessible apex because of the authentication scheme


    Dear all,

    "By mistake I changed the Admin of my Oracle Apex application account authentication scheme to ' Oracle Application Server Single Sign-On. The application is hosted on a Linux server. Now, I'm not able to access the application and get this message"

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    Hi najet-Oracle,.

    Christophe-Oracle wrote:

    "By mistake I changed the Admin of my Oracle Apex application account authentication scheme to ' Oracle Application Server Single Sign-On. The application is hosted on a Linux server. Now, I'm not able to access the application and get this message"

    WWSEC_SSO_ENABLER_PRIVATE package does not exist or is not valid.

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    BEGIN
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        COMMIT;
    END;
    /
    

    Reference:

    I hope this helps!

    Kind regards

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  • How can I change the administrator account in Windows 8.1

    When I was installing a new laptop from my husband for him, I have connected to my Microsoft account.  His account has now all of my Windows and appearance settings.  I've set up a new account for him, but when it connects with her, he can't access his files because Windows thinks apparently they are my files.  How he can sign as long as itself and access all the files already on the computer?  It's boring where him having my settings and also means, it cannot access the pages as his LinkedIn account, as it is signed as me.

    Hi Jane,

    Thanks for posting in the Microsoft Community Forum.

    Rest assured that we would do our best to help you.

    I understand you need spend your user account account Microsoft Local account with the selected settings.

    Please follow the steps below to do so.

    1. Log on the Microsoft account.
    2. Press Windows Key + C.
    3. Click settings.
    4. Click change PC settings.
    5. Click accounts
    6. Click on your account.
    7. Click on Disconnect.
    8. Type the password to Microsoft.
    9. Click Next and click switch.

    By following the steps provided above user account switches to a Local account with all the settings and user files.

    Hope this solves the problem. If the problem persists, you can write to us and we will be happy to help you further.

  • I tried to change the administrator accounts, and now I find myself without administrator on any our.

    I have two accounts on my laptop: 1 & 2.  1 2 a user admin.  I added 2 as an administrator and then demoted to user 1.  Now, I have no admin at all.  Please advise!

    We will do a few scans...

    The first is to eliminate malware

    Restart your computer and start typing the F8 key to display the logo of the manufacturer

    Select Mode safe mode with networking

    Download the following tool and run a full Scan

    http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=16

    Reboot and let Windows load

    Start > type CMD

    Right click on CMD and select run as administrator

    Type sfc/scannow

    Press enter

    Note: There is a space between sfc and / scannow

    Use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7 system files

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

    If the System File Checker cannot fix... or files, you will need to do a complete reinstall of Windows.

  • I just changed the administrator to standar account now the Dungeon of computer on request for the password that I continue to put the one I use to have but nothing happens whats rong whit this

    Just change the administrator account for standar now the computer keep on asking the password I continue to put the one I use to have but nothing happen how to find the password, usted an i have I removed it now what?

    Hello

    see if that can help you with this status has changed for the account

    worth a try

    You may be unable to connect to Windows Vista or Windows 7 in the following scenarios:

    • Scenario 1: You recently set a new password for the protected administrator account. However, you don't remember the password.
    • Scenario 2: You type the correct password. However, Windows Vista or Windows 7 does not accept the password because the system is damaged.
    • Scenario 3: You delete a protected administrator account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.
    • Scenario 4: You change an administrator account protected with a standard user account. Now, you cannot connect to another administrator account.

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/940765

  • XP has changed the user accounts is now impossible to access the administrator account

    Something has gone wrong when changing my user accounts. I don't have an administrator account can create a. I can't even restore my system. It doesn't let me do anything! What to do Help!

    You use the built-in account named "Administrator"?  If so, the behavior you describe is "a feature, not a bug."

    Windows XP hidden administrator account when a user account is created (because it's a good idea not to use administrator systematically; it should be saved for emergencies).

    You access the administrator account integrated differently depending on whether you have XP Home or XP Pro.

    For XP Home:

    You must restart in Mode without failure.  Restart the computer and start typing the F8 key as soon as the initial startup process is finished.  If you see the Windows logo, you waited too long and you have to restart again.   If you do it right, you will see the white Advance Boot Options menu on black (image).  Use the up/down arrows and the Enter key to select Mode safe because your mouse does not work on this screen.  Once the computer starts in Mode safe mode, the administrator account will appear on the Welcome screen.  If you have not changed the password, the password is blank (no password).

    For XP Pro:

    Follow the signs for XP Home Edition, or in the Welcome screen, with no logged-in user, press CTRL + ALT + DELETE twice.  The 'classic' logon box will appear.  Type "Administrator" (without the quotes).  Once again, the default password is empty.

    Once you enter the administrator account, create an account with "computer administrator" privileges for occasions when you need (for example, to run the system restore or create accounts).  You can use any name you want (other than Administrator), such as MyAdmin.

  • Change the standard account to the administrator account.

    * Original title: user account

    I allowed someone on my laptop under my user account which I was administrator they changed me user standard and made their administrator with a password I don't know & its my laptop. Anyway to fix this?

    Hi Elizabeth,.

    Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community Forum!

    According to the description of the problem, it seems that you want to change the standard account to the administrator account.

    I will certainly help you with this issue.

    I suggest you to refer to the articles and check if it helps.

    Change the type of user account

    How to determine your type of user account in Windows

    Note: If you are prompted for a password, please enter in contact with the person who changed the password.

    Microsoft's strategy concerning lost or forgotten passwords

    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/189126

    If you have any questions on Windows, feel free to let us know. It is our pleasure to be of service.

  • Impossible to change the user account for the administrator account

    I have followed closely the instructions in this forum to change a user to an administrator account account. However, when the dialog box that allows the selection of a standard account or administrator account opens and I select the administrator account, the "change account Type" gray button and I can't make the selection. Any help would be appreciated.

    When the dialog box that allows the selection of a standard account or administrator account opens and I select the administrator account, the "change account Type" gray button and I can't make the selection. Any help would be appreciated.

    Your account is already at the level of the admin (see marked area below). You may not promote any more away.

  • Cannot change the settings on the computer. No access to the administrator account

    Original title: I can't access permissions to change settings or programs.

    I can not access permissions to change any settings or programs and do not have access to an administrator account, I tried what allows one but you must have admin permission to do so. Please point me in the right direction, it seems that Ive tried everything. ID realyy don't want to spend money on software

    Hi Christophe,

    -With which user account you have connected? It is a standard user account?

    -What happens when you try to change the settings? You receive an error? In the affirmative, please let us know the exact error message.

    Since you are not able to create an administrator account, I suggest you to enable the built-in Administrator account.

    1. you must start the computer by using the Windows 7 installation media.

    Follow the steps in http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/what-are-system-recovery-options#what-are-system-recovery-options=windows-7 to enter the recovery options in Windows 7.

    Note: See the manual of the computer to change the Boot order in the BIOS and set the CD/DVD as first boot device.

    2. Once you start the computer by using the Windows 7 installation disc, follow the instructions on the screen then go food Advanced Options and select command prompt.

    In the command prompt, type net user administrator / Active: Yes

    After the command finishes, restart the computer and then log on to the administrator account by default, change the account type of the old user account and make as administrator and check if you are able to change the settings.

    Follow the steps in the http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows7/change-a-users-account-type to change the account type of the user account.

    Once you have set the administrator type account with your user account, disable the default user account by following these steps.

    1. login to your user account.

    2. open the command prompt, type cmd. exe in the run search and right click on cmd.exe and select Run as Administrator.

    3. type net user administrator / active: No.

    This will disable the built-in Administrator account.

    Hope this information is useful.

  • change the type of keyboard to the administrator account on the other account

    I have a Terminal Company (computer with Windows 7) and two accounts in this regard:
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    I need to change permanently keyboard by default on the user account, but the language bar is disabled on this account, so I can't finish the process described here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258824/en-us (step 9 for Windows 7 process).

    I have access to the administrator account, but I don't know how to permanently change the keyboard layout default to the user account for the administrator account.

    Any help will be appreciated.

    see you soon,
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