How Do I Set Administrator Rights on Windows 7?
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Select Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. In the Computer Management dialog, click on System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Users. Right-click on your user name and select Properties. In the properties dialog, select the Member Of tab and make sure it states “Administrator”.

How do I give myself admin rights 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 get Administrator permission on my computer?

Computer Management

  1. Open the Start menu.
  2. Right-click “Computer.” Choose “Manage” from the pop-up menu to open the Computer Management window.
  3. Click the arrow next to Local Users and Groups in the left pane.
  4. Double-click the “Users” folder.
  5. Click “Administrator” in the center list.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

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

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