Do you need to make a standard user account an administrator? Here's how to do it in Windows 11.
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How to change the administrator account in Windows 11
If you need to change an account from Standard User to Administrator, you can perform this task through the Settings app, Command Prompt, or PowerShell. In this guide, I'll show you how to do it on Windows 11.
In Windows 11, you typically use one of two account types: Administrator or Standard User. The Administrator type belongs to the Administrators and Users groups and offers unrestricted access, meaning users can change global settings, install apps, and run commands with elevated privileges.
The default user type belongs only to the Users group, which means they have limited access to the device. The user can still run applications and change settings, but they cannot change global settings, install apps, or run commands with elevated privileges.
