How Do I Enable Administrative Approval Mode?
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Go to User Local Policies -> Security Options. On the right, scroll to the option User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account. Enable this policy to apply the change.

What do I do if my administrator account is disabled?

Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage. Expand Local Users and Groups, click Users, right-click Administrator in the right pane, and then click Properties. Click to clear the Account is disabled check box, and then click OK.

How do I give admin approval?

Find the option of User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account on the right. Right-click it and choose Properties in the menu. 5. Check Enable in Local Security Setting tab and hit OK to confirm it.

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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