How to setup and enable an Administrator Account in windows 8 and 8.1
Riepilogo: This article provides information about how to enable and setup Administrator and User accounts on Windows 8 and 8.1.
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Note: Microsoft advises that Windows 8.1 reached end of support on January 10, 2023. Technical assistance and software updates are no longer provided. If you have a device running Windows 8.1, Microsoft recommends you upgrade them to a supported Windows release. Does your device meet the technical requirements to run a more current release of Windows? Microsoft recommends that if it does not, that you replace the device with one that supports Windows 11.
Table of Contents:
- What is an Administrator Account?
- Enabling the integrated, hidden Administrator Account
- Setting up a New Administrator Account
- Setting up a New Standard Account
What is an Administrator Account?
An Administrator account is a User account that enables you to make changes that affect other Users.
Administrators can change the laptop or desktops security settings, install new software and hardware and access all the files on the device.
Administrators can also alter other User accounts.
Note: It is advised that each account on the laptop or desktop is set up as a Standard User. A standard user has limited permissions, so that it is harder for malware to infect it.
You should then create a separate account that is for the Administrator of the device. This account, though, would only be used to administer the device as necessary and would not be used as a general use account. Using this security plan reduces the chance of your laptop or desktop becoming infected.
You should then create a separate account that is for the Administrator of the device. This account, though, would only be used to administer the device as necessary and would not be used as a general use account. Using this security plan reduces the chance of your laptop or desktop becoming infected.
Windows 8 allows multiple users to share the same device using different accounts. Each User can have their own location to store personal information such as documents, pictures, videos, saved games, and other files. Multiple accounts also play a strong role in Windows Security.
Windows 8 introduced the ability to create and log in as a Local account or as a Microsoft account.
A Local Account is an account that is local to your laptop or desktop and is not integrated into any of Microsoft's online services.
Note: This account is the same as was used in previous versions of Windows.
A Microsoft Account used to be known as your Windows Live ID. It is an online account that you register with Microsoft and it allows you to integrate all Microsoft's online services into Windows 8.
Note: These services include the Windows Store, SkyDrive, Calendar, Hotmail. It includes the ability to synch your account settings and preferences to other Windows 8 laptop or desktops that you may use.
Ultimately, there is no wrong choice when selecting the type of account to use. You can switch between a Microsoft account and a local account at any time.
If your issue is repeated prompts by the laptop or desktop for permission to carry out system tasks. You may want to check out the article below and see if this resolves your issue instead.
Otherwise go to the guide below.
Causa
Note: You must be signed in as an Administrator in order to be able to carry out the steps in any of the guides below.
Metro Store apps do not run while signed in to the integrated Administrator account.
A local account such as the integrated cannot be switched to a Microsoft account.
The integrated account's C:\Users\Administrator folder is not created until the first time that it is logged into.
If you enable the integrated Administrator account, then create a secure password for it to help prevent unauthorized access of it.
It is not recommended to leave the integrated Administrator account always enabled or that it is used for everyday purposes. The integrated Administrator account should only be used as needed.
Metro Store apps do not run while signed in to the integrated Administrator account.
A local account such as the integrated cannot be switched to a Microsoft account.
The integrated account's C:\Users\Administrator folder is not created until the first time that it is logged into.
If you enable the integrated Administrator account, then create a secure password for it to help prevent unauthorized access of it.
It is not recommended to leave the integrated Administrator account always enabled or that it is used for everyday purposes. The integrated Administrator account should only be used as needed.
| Account Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard User | This account type is an unelevated restricted User account. It helps protect your device by preventing a User from making changes that affect everyone who uses the laptop or desktop. Such as deleting files that are required for the device to work. It is recommended to create a standard account for each User instead of an Administrator account for the User. When you are logged on to Windows with a standard account, you can do almost anything that you can do with an administrator account. However, if a standard User wanted to do something that requires elevated rights. Something that affects other Users of the laptop or desktop, such as installing software or changing security settings. Windows gives that User a UAC prompt to enter the password of an administrator account before allowing the action. |
| Administrator User | This account type is an unelevated administrator account that is created by default during the installation of Windows 7, 8 and 8.1. It can also be already set up for you on a OEM (ex: Dell) product An Administrator account has complete access to the laptop or desktop, and you can make any wanted changes. Making it more secure, the UAC prompts this administrator account type. This happens by default to give confirmation before allowed to make any changes that require elevated administrator rights. Such as those that affects the system, other users, or when running anything elevated. (Run as Administrator) As running elevated allows it to have access to the entire device. |
| Integrated Administrator | This final account type is the hidden elevated local Administrator account, and it has full unrestricted access rights and permissions on the laptop or desktop. By default, UAC does not prompt this elevated "Administrator" account. It does not provide confirmation before you are allowed to make any changes. Changes that require elevated administrator permissions since it is an elevated account. |
Method I
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Open an elevated command prompt and then go to either step 2 or 3 depending on what you must achieve.
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The easiest way to get to this is by either moving the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen and right-clicking the start button displayed or by pressing the win+x keys together and then choosing Command Prompt from the menu that appears.
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To Enable the integrated Administrator Account in Windows 8 type: net user administrator /active: Yes in the elevated command prompt and press Enter. Go to step 4 when complete.
Note: If you have renamed the integrated "Administrator" account's name at any point, then you must substitute "administrator" in the command with the new name instead.
Select Administrator: Command Prompt
Microsoft Windows [Version 0.2.9200]
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C:\Windows\system32>net user administrator /active:yes
The command completed successfully.
C:\Windows\system32>
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To Disable the integrated Administrator Account in Windows 8 type: net user administrator /active: No in the elevated command prompt and press Enter. Go to step 4.
Select Administrator: Command Prompt
Microsoft Windows [Version 0.2.9200]
(c) 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Windows\system32>net user administrator /active:no
The command completed successfully.
C:\Windows\system32>
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Close the elevated command prompt.
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The integrated Administrator is now available to select to log in to.
Method II
Note: This option is only works in the Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise versions of the operating system.
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Press the Win+R keys together to open the Run dialog box, type lusrmgr.msc and click on OK.
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In the left pane, click on the Users folder, then in the middle pane, double-click on Administrator.
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Go to step 4 or 5 depending on what you must achieve.
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Clear the Account is disabled box, then click on OK, to enable the integrated account and go to step 6.
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Check that the Account is disabled box, the click on OK, to disable the integrated account and go to step 6.
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Close the Local Users and Groups window.
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The integrated Administrator is now available to select to log in to.
Risoluzione
Setting up a new Administrator Account
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Open the Control Panel from the Start menu
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The easiest way to get to this is by either moving the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen and right-clicking the start button displayed or by pressing the win+x keys together and then choosing Control Panel from the menu that appears.
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Click on the User Account icon.
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Click Manage another account.
Note: If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type in the password or provide confirmation.
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Click Create a new account.
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Type the name that you want to give the User account and choose Administrator.
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Click Create Account.
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Your new account has now been created.
Setting up a new Standard Account
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To create a new user account, type: Add User at the windows start screen. When the search results appear click on the Settings category.
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Click on the option Give other users access to this computer, which opens the User Settings screen.
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Scroll down and click on the Add User option. A screen prompts you to enter the User's email address.
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The Add a user screen prompts you by default to enter an email so that you create a Microsoft account.
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To create a Microsoft, account then enter your email address and click on the Next button. If the email address is not an existing Microsoft account, you are prompted to register one. When the registration process is completed, Microsoft sends an email to that email address. This email contains a link that you must click on in order to verify that you want this Microsoft account used on this device.
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If you do not want to use a Microsoft account, then you should click on the Sign-in without a Microsoft account option instead. You are brought to a screen where Windows asks again if you are sure you want to make a Local account. Click on the Local account button and this brings you to a new screen where you must put in the information you want to use for the Local account. At this screen you must enter the wanted username, password, and a hint that is used to help you remember your password. When you are done entering the information, click on the Next button.
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Your account should now be created, and you see an Add User confirmation screen.
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If the new account belongs to a child and you want to enable Family Safety, then place a check mark in the checkbox and click on the Finish button.
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Your new account has now been created.
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Ultima modifica: 07 feb 2024
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