Win8 Encyclopedia 47: How to set up an administrator account

Author: Zhou Pu

Win8 system supports multiple accounts surely we all know. However, most of these accounts are not administrator accounts, which undoubtedly makes it inconvenient for account users to set up and use the system. So how do you turn these accounts into administrator accounts? Let's take a look.

The administrator account is the default highest-privileged user in Windows and has the authority to set any level or delete the application. The standard account only has the right to use, not the right to manage.
Entering Run

For security reasons, the System Administrator Administrator account of Win8 system is disabled by default and needs to be manually enabled to use. The way to open it is very simple, just follow the steps below.
Select the account to be changed

Step 1: Use the “Win+R” shortcut key or right click on the bottom left corner to enter the running interface; enter “ldpl;netplwiz” to enter the user account settings interface.
Select Administrator

Step 2: Select the account to which you want to add permissions, click Properties;

Step 3: Click on the group member and click on “Administrator”.
It has become an administrator account

This will upgrade the general standard account to an administrator account, and users can gain access and set permissions. In the same way, to remove the administrator rights, it is also done through such steps.

Running the program as an administrator

When Win8 users make some settings or modify certain files, they often pop up "The current account does not have permission to operate" Prompt, even if the account itself has been granted administrator privileges.
Irritation pop-ups
It’s really annoying to point this up every time

In fact, we can avoid this extra operation with a simple setup. The way to open it is very simple, just follow the steps below.

Right-click on the program and go to "Compatibility", then check “run this program as administrator in the privilege level column”.
Check this option

so that we can avoid selecting "admin privilege" every time, which is undoubtedly very convenient for game fans.

In addition, use the shortcut key "Ctrl", "+" and "Shift" + left mouse button to open the program, the program will also run as an administrator, interested friends can try.