How Do I Make Myself an Administrator Using Cmd in Windows 7?
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How do I create an administrator account in Windows 7 using CMD?

To activate the Administrator account, type the command net user administrator /active:yes and then press the Enter key. To activate the Guest account, type the command net user guest /active:yes and then press the Enter key.

How do I change to administrator in cmd prompt?

If you’re used to using the “Run” box to open apps, you can use that to launch Command Prompt with admin privileges. Press Windows+R to open the “Run” box. Type “cmd” into the box and then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to run the command as an administrator.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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