Windows: administrator - what does it mean?
Under Windows you can create standard and administrator user accounts. We explain the importance of the administrator account and what you should consider when creating a new account.
Administrator rights under Windows - a brief overview
If you are logged on to the computer as an "administrator", you have all the permissions possible under Windows. We have summarized the most important ones for you here:
- User accounts: As an administrator, you can create new user accounts and change existing accounts. This applies to both standard and other administrator accounts. As an administrator, you can also reset passwords of other users.
- Access rights: With your administrator account you can access all files on the computer. also on the data of other users. You can also change the registry and system directories.
- Installation: To install new programs and hardware, you usually have to log in with an administrator account or verify it as such. If you have registered as a "standard user", Windows automatically asks for the administrator password.
Administrator or standard user?
If you install Windows on your computer, you must first create an administrator account. You can only add standard users later. You should also do this immediately to secure your computer. Use your PC continuously as an administrator, making it easier for viruses and other malware to be attacked.
In this practical tip, we explain how to create a new standard account.