Use one of these first three methods if you're changing the built-in Administrator account name. The last method works only for regular accounts that have admin rights. This is the quickest method, ...

If after you update your Windows 11/10 PC to the latest version/build and the administrator account is missing, you can try our recommended solutions below in no particular order and see what helps ...

Most Windows users tend to assume that having an administrator account means they've reached the top of the food chain. You can install apps, poke around in system ...

Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) enables local admin passwords to be set, reset and validated periodically. Here is how to make the best use of LAPS. Passwords have always been ...

Windows finally includes a tool to manage local admin passwords, but admins will still need to do some work to make it useful. Image: Ivan/Adobe Stock. One of the best ways to defend your network is ...