If you want to change your current account settings and give it additional privileges, this is possible in Windows 11 and the process isn’t that much different when compared to the one of making yourself an administrator in Windows 10.

Why don’t I have admin rights on Windows 11?

If you don’t have admin rights on Windows 11, it might be because you are using a standard account instead of an administrator account. Also, if you are using a PC owned by your company, the admin rights might be disabled by your organization.

Should I use an administrator or a standard account?

Administrators have full and unrestricted access to system files, and they can install applications. However, this isn’t without security concerns. If your PC were to get infected by malware, it would be able to spread with almost no restrictions and perform whatever it wants if it infects a user with maximum access rights. By using a standard account, the malware won’t be able to run without extra permissions, so the chance to get infected is smaller. Therefore, many experts recommend using a Windows 11 local account and enabling the administrator account only when necessary. SPONSORED Even more, for an extra layer of protection, we highly recommend installing a Windows 11 compatible antivirus.

How can I change the administrator account in Windows 11?

1. Use the Settings app

If the Settings app fails to work, you can fix the issue by using the command-line tool and running a few commands, as described in this guide on what to do if the Settings app crashes in Windows 11.

2. Use Control Panel

3. Use the netplwiz command

4. Use the lusrmgr command

5. Use Terminal

5.1. On PowerShell

5.2. On Command Prompt

These are some of the methods on how to change the administrator account on Windows 11 on a Lenovo laptop and other PCs. All our solutions are relatively simple, but we suggest using the Settings app since it’s the most straightforward. However, if you’re an advanced user and you want to quickly add a user account to the administrator group, then using the Terminal might be the right for you because it only takes a few seconds. If you want to know how to delete an administrator or local account on Windows 11, check our guide to do it quickly. What is your favorite method of changing the system administrator? Let us know in the comments section below.

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