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Enable Local Administrator Account and Reset Password Windows 11 –

How to Enable the Built-in Administrator Account

  1. Press the Windows Key, type cmd, then click Run as administrator.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:cmdnet user administrator /active:yes Use code with caution.
  3. 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 user and 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