How Do I Create a Local Admin Account in Windows 10?
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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.

Can you make yourself an administrator on Windows 10?

Use Command Prompt

From your Home Screen launch the Run box – press Wind + R keyboard keys. Type “cmd” and press enter. On the CMD window type “net user administrator /active:yes”. That’s it.

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