administrator permissions

[GAL220]

how do I become the administrator on my windows 11 HP All-in-One desktop PC

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @GAL220,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

I understand your Windows 11 HP All-in-One desktop PC administrator access setup. Let’s go through a few checks.

Check Current Account Type

• Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Click Your info.
• Look under your account name.
• Confirm whether it shows Administrator or Standard user.

Change Account Type to Administrator

• Open Settings.
• Select Accounts > Family & other users.
• Choose the account you want to change.
• Select Change account type.
• Choose Administrator and confirm.
• Note: This step requires signing in with an existing administrator account.

Create a New Administrator Account

• Open Settings.
• Go to Accounts > Family & other users.
• Select Add account.
• Create a new local or Microsoft account.
• Change the new account type to Administrator.

Enable Built-in Administrator Account

• Right-click the Start button.
• Select Windows Terminal (Admin).
• Type the command to enable the Administrator account.
• Restart the computer.
• Sign in using the Administrator account.

CAUTION: The built-in Administrator account has full system access and should be disabled after use.

The following document might be helpful.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_4142455-3514686-16

I hope this helps.

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