Question: How Do I Disable the Hidden Administrator?
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In order to disable the Administrator user account, you have to once again open an elevated command prompt and type the command : net user Administrator /Active:no and press the Enter key. The hidden administrator user account can be used to perform some of tasks that require admin level access.

How do I turn off administrator?

Steps

  1. Click on my computer.
  2. Click manage.prompt password and click yes.
  3. Go to local and users.
  4. Click administrator account.
  5. Check account is disabled. Advertisement.

How do I disable the Administrator account in Windows 10?

Open MMC, and then select Local Users and Groups. Right-click the Administrator account, and then select Properties. The Administrator Properties window appears. On the General tab, clear the Account is Disabled check box.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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