Quick Answer: How to Get Administrator Privileges on Windows 7?

Enable Built-in Administrator Account in Windows.

First you’ll need to open a command prompt in administrator mode by right-clicking and choosing “Run as administrator” (or use the Ctrl+Shift+Enter shortcut from the search box).

How do I get administrative privileges on Windows 7?

In older versions of Windows (XP, Vista) Local Administrators can be added by doing the following:

• Right Click on My Computer (if you have privileges)
• Select Manage.
• Navigate through System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Groups *
• On the Right-Side, Right Click on Administrators.
• Select Properties.
• Click the Add

How do I enable the Administrator account in Windows 7?

In the search results list, right-click Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator. When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. At the command prompt, type net user administrator /active:yes, and then press Enter. Type net user administrator <Password>, and then press Enter.