How to enable Windows 7 administrator account

Method 1: Use Command Prompt

The easiest way to enable Windows 7 built-in administrator account is to use Command Prompt.

1. Click Start and type cmd in the search box. Right-click cmd and select Run as Administrator.

2. Click Yes when prompted to allow the Command Processor to run. And then the command prompt will appear.

3. Type net user in the command prompt window, and then hit Enter. All the Windows account user names will be listed. You'll also see the Administrator account, but now it is not enabled.

4. Type net user administrator /active:yes and hit Enter to enable Windows 7 admin account.

Method 2: Use Local Users and Groups

1. Click Start and type lusrmgr.msc in the search box, and then hit Enter. The Local Users and Groups screen will come up.

2. Double-click the Users folder. And all the Windows 7 account will be displayed for you.

3. Right-click the Administrator account and select Properties.

4. Uncheck the "Account is disabled" check-box and click OK on the Administrator Properties screen.