Note: You need to have administrator privileges to perform these changes.
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Open “Local Users and Groups”:
- Press
Win + Xand select “Computer Management.” - Expand “Local Users and Groups” and click on “Users.”
- Press
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Locate the Administrator Account:
- Find the “Administrator” user in the list.
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Change the Password:
- Right-click on the “Administrator” user and select “Set Password.”
- Follow the prompts to enter the new password.
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Complete the Wizard:
- During the password change, enter the new password and confirm it.
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Finish the Process:
- Click “Finish” or “OK” to confirm the changes.
Alternatively, if you prefer using the command line, you can use the net user tool as follows:
After entering this command, you’ll be prompted to enter a new password for the Administrator account.
Ensure that the new password meets security requirements, such as length and complexity, to secure the administrator account. After changing the password, it’s recommended to log in again to confirm that the new password is working correctly.
