Enable the Hidden Administrator Account on Windows 7, 8 & 8.1


Windows directly creates an administrator account with elevated privileges during windows installation. and when we start an application or setup it asks for that administrator privileges which is hidden or disabled in Windows 7, 8 &8.1.







  • It is Strongly recommended that you should use this user for troubleshooting purposes only(temporary) or you should protect it with high secure password.


 Method : Enable/ Disable the Administrator Account using CMD

 To Enable:


  1. If you are using Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Start CMD with administrator privileges.For Windows 7 Start >>Programs>>Accessories and right click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.For Windows 8 & 8.1 Search cmd in search right click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
  2. In CMD type and execute the following command.
net user administrator /active:yes
     3.  Sign Out from Account you will see the Administrator account available on the login screen.



To Disable


  1. If you are using Windows 7, 8, 8.1, Start CMD with administrator privileges.For Windows 7 Start >>Programs>>Accessories and right click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.For Windows 8 & 8.1 Search cmd in search right click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
  2. In CMD type and execute the following command.
net user administrator /active:no
     3.  Sign Out from Account you will see only your user account.

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