How to Change or Remove an Administrator Account in Windows 10
Learn the steps to change or remove an administrator account in Windows 10 quickly and easily.
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To change or remove an administrator in Windows 10, follow these steps: Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Select the user you want to change and click Change account type. Choose Administrator or Standard User, then click OK. To remove an administrator, select the user and click Remove.
FAQs & Answers
- Can I change the administrator account type in Windows 10? Yes, by following the steps to go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users, you can easily change the account type.
- What happens if I remove an administrator account in Windows 10? Removing an administrator account deletes the user and their data. Ensure you back up important files before proceeding.
- How do I add a new administrator in Windows 10? To add a new administrator, go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users, and select 'Add someone else to this PC’. Then set their account type to Administrator.
- Can I revert a standard user to an administrator in Windows 10? Yes, by selecting the standard user account in the settings and changing the account type back to Administrator.