How Do I Change to a Local Administrator in Windows?
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How do I change Windows administrator?

How to change user account type using Settings

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on Accounts.
  3. Click on Family & other users.
  4. Under the “Your family” or “Other users” section, select the user account.
  5. Click the Change account type button. …
  6. Select the Administrator or Standard User account type. …
  7. Click the OK button.

How do I make myself a local admin?

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  1. Right Click on My Computer (if you have privileges)
  2. Select Manage.
  3. Navigate through System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Groups *
  4. On the Right-Side, Right Click on Administrators.
  5. Select Properties.
  6. Click the Add… …
  7. Type the User Name of the user you want to add as local admin.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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