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Enable Local Administrator Account and Reset Password Windows 11 –
How to Enable the Built-in Administrator Account
- Press the Windows Key, type
cmd, then click Run as administrator. - Type the following command and press Enter:cmd
net user administrator /active:yesUse code with caution. - If it says “The command completed successfully,” log out of your current user. You will see the Administrator account available on the login screen.
Steps to Reset a Password
- Open the Start menu, type
cmd, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. - Type
net userand press Enter to see a list of all user accounts on the computer. - Choose the secure method by typing
net user [username] *(replace[username]with the actual account name). - Type your new password when prompted (the characters will not show on screen) and press Enter.
- Retype the new password to confirm and press Enter