Windows 10: change administrator - how it works

If you want to change the administrator in Windows 10 or add another administrator, you need administrator rights for the process yourself. This requires either the registration of an administrator or his password. We'll show you how to do it step by step.

Change administrator in Windows 10

1. Open the Control Panel and select the category "User Accounts".
2. Click the "Manage another account" option and select the account you want.
3. With the item "Change account type" you can change the status from "Standard" to "Administrator".
4. Click on the "Change account type" button to apply your settings.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to activate the administrator account in Windows 10.