How Do I Become Administrator on Windows 7?
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How do I set myself as administrator on Windows 7?

Windows Vista and 7

On the Users tab, find the user account you want to change under the Users for this computer section. Click that user account name. Click the Properties option in the user account window. On the Group Membership tab, select the Administrator group to set the user account to an administrator account.

How do I login as the administrator on Windows 7?

Click Start and type “CMD” into the built-in Search field to enable the Windows 7 default administrator account. Right-click “CMD” from the Programs group shown, then select “Run as Administrator.” Type an Administrator password if you are launching this program from a non-administrator account.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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