Switching to the Administrator login

[SanDiegoPC]

When installing Windows, it makes the first user you set up the Admin. So, OK that user has Administrator rights. Later though, how to get to the actual ADMINISTRATOR login, instead of just the first user you set up?

 

[mechBgon]

Which version of Windows? On XP, one method is to start in Safe Mode, or do a registry hack that adds Administrator to the log-in screen. On Vista and 7, the built-in Administrator account is actually disabled, so first you'd have to do a hack to get it enabled.

 

[dr.tikitimes]

For Windows XP I just hit ctrl+alt+del a couple of times when on the main logon screen. A box should appear allowing you to type in Administrator and whatever password if any.

 

[her209]

For Windows XP I just hit ctrl+alt+del a couple of times when on the main logon screen. A box should appear allowing you to type in Administrator and whatever password if any.

This.

As for Windows Vista, i believe the Administrator account is disabled so you have to go in and enable before you can login.

 

[SanDiegoPC]

Which version of Windows? On XP, one method is to start in Safe Mode, or do a registry hack that adds Administrator to the log-in screen. On Vista and 7, the built-in Administrator account is actually disabled, so first you'd have to do a hack to get it enabled.

I was actually referring to any recent Windows build. I have a couple of XP machines on this network and my current main machine is Windows7 Pro, 64-bit.