There's no need to "activate" an administrator account in Windows 11, as it's already present and active by default. However, you might be looking to gain access to the administrator account or make your current user account an administrator. Here's how to do both:
1. Accessing the Built-in Administrator Account:
- Search for "cmd" in the Windows search bar.
- Right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator."
- Type the following command in the Command Prompt window: net user administrator /active:yes
- Press Enter.
- Restart your computer.
You can now access the administrator account by logging in with the username "administrator" and the default password (if you haven't changed it).
2. Making Your Current User Account an Administrator:
- Open "Settings" by pressing the Windows key + I.
- Navigate to "Accounts" and then "Family & other users".
- Select your current user account and click on "Change account type".
- Choose "Administrator" from the dropdown menu and click "OK".
You'll now have administrator privileges on your account.
Important Note: Be mindful of the security implications of using an administrator account. While it grants more control and access, it also makes your system more vulnerable to potential threats.
