How To Enable Administrator Access For A Windows Account

Security protection is one of the highlights of the Windows operating system. Without proper security, you will be doomed and Windows ensures that you are well protected. In the Windows operating system, you have the option to change the account level. This can be done in the Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems. In order to change the account level, you need to follow the below provided Windows help guidelines.

Changing The Account Level In Windows 7 And Vista

• If you are using the Windows 7 operating system, access the Start button that is present in the taskbar and the Start menu will appear.
• From the menu, click on the Control Panel option.
• Now the Control Panel window will appear on screen. Among the different options, choose the User Accounts And Family Safety and then click on User Accounts.
• If the operating system is Windows Vista, access the Start button that is present in the taskbar and the Start menu will appear.
• From the menu, click on the Control Panel option.
• Now the Control Panel window will appear on screen. Among the different options, choose the User Accounts and then click on User Accounts.
• The option Change Your Account Type has to be clicked.
• You are required to input the administrator password.
• Select Administrator.
• The Change Account Type option has to be clicked. Change the account level as preferred.

Changing The Account Level In Windows XP

• Click the Start button and choose Control Panel from the Start menu.
• Now the Control Panel window will appear on screen.
• Choose the User Accounts icon.
• Towards the end of the window, you can see your account icon. Click it.
• Information regarding your account can be seen.
• The Change My Account Type option has to be clicked.
• Computer Administrator has to be selected.
• The Change Account Type option has to be clicked.

Running the system as the standard or limited user is what the company advises. If only a single person is using the system, then that is not required. Complications can arise when making use of limited accounts in Windows Vista operating system.

By following the above mentioned Windows help guidelines, you can easily change the account level in the different Windows operating systems. You may contact our customer support center if you require any additional support or help.