I recently installed Windows 10 on a Computer Lab PC and the initial account that was created was a Local account with admin privileges. My supervisor asked me to hide this local account and have a student sign in using their school email address. However, now I need to install some programs and it is prompting me to sign in as an admin.
The problem is that I am unable to sign in from the lock screen because the admin account is hidden and I do not have the necessary access to show it using the student’s school email. Is there a command or a specific name that I can use when it prompts me to sign in as the Administrator?
I have tried entering “./username” followed by the password, but it did not work.
I also tried to show the default Administrator account using the Computer Management window, but I do not have access to do that.
I apologize for the lengthy message and appreciate any assistance.
3 Answers
Introduction
When it comes to managing a computer lab, it is important to have a system that is both secure and user-friendly. One way to achieve this is by using local accounts on Windows 10. However, there may be situations where you need to hide a local account on Windows 10. This could be because you want to restrict access to certain users or because you want to encourage students to sign in using their school email address.
In this blog post, we will discuss how to hide a local account on Windows 10. We will also explore some of the challenges you may face when trying to sign in as an administrator and provide some solutions to these problems.
Why Hide a Local Account on Windows 10?
There are several reasons why you might want to hide a local account on Windows 10. One of the most common reasons is to restrict access to certain users. For example, you may want to prevent students from accessing an administrator account on a computer lab PC.
Another reason why you might want to hide a local account is to encourage users to sign in using their school email address. This can be helpful if you are trying to track usage or monitor activity on a particular computer.
How to Hide a Local Account on Windows 10?
To hide a local account on Windows 10, you will need to use the Computer Management window. Here are the steps you need to follow:
1. Press the Windows key + X and select Computer Management from the menu.
2. In the Computer Management window, select Local Users and Groups from the left-hand menu.
3. Select Users from the list of options.
4. Right-click on the account that you want to hide and select Properties.
5. In the Properties window, select the General tab.
6. Check the box next to Account is disabled.
7. Click OK to save the changes.
Once you have completed these steps, the local account will be hidden from the login screen. This means that users will not be able to see or access the account.
How to Sign in as an Administrator?
If you have hidden the administrator account on a Windows 10 computer, you may encounter some challenges when trying to sign in as an administrator. Here are some solutions to these problems:
1. Use the Net User Command
You can use the Net User command to sign in as an administrator. Here are the steps you need to follow:
1. Press the Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type net user administrator /active:yes and press Enter.
3. Log out of the current user account.
4. On the login screen, select the Administrator account and enter the password.
2. Use the Local Security Policy Editor
You can also use the Local Security Policy Editor to sign in as an administrator. Here are the steps you need to follow:
1. Press the Windows key + R and type secpol.msc in the Run dialog box.
2. In the Local Security Policy Editor window, select Local Policies from the left-hand menu.
3. Select Security Options from the list of options.
4. Scroll down and double-click on Accounts: Administrator account status.
5. Select Enabled and click OK.
6. Log out of the current user account.
7. On the login screen, select the Administrator account and enter the password.
Conclusion
Hiding a local account on Windows 10 can be a useful way to restrict access to certain users or to encourage users to sign in using their school email address. However, it can also create some challenges when trying to sign in as an administrator.
By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you should be able to hide a local account on Windows 10 and sign in as an administrator when necessary. As always, it is important to exercise caution when making changes to your computer’s settings and to seek the advice of a professional if you are unsure about any aspect of the process.
To hide a local account in Windows 10, you can follow these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “netplwiz” (without the quotes) and press Enter.
- In the User Accounts window, uncheck the box next to “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer”.
- Click Apply.
- In the Automatically Log On window, enter the user name and password for the local account that you want to hide.
- Click OK.
This should hide the local account from the login screen.
If you want to sign in as an administrator and the local account with admin privileges is hidden, you can try using the built-in administrator account. The built-in administrator account is disabled by default in Windows 10, but you can enable it by following these steps:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type “lusrmgr.msc” (without the quotes) and press Enter.
- In the Local Users and Groups window, double-click on the “Administrator” account.
- In the Properties window, uncheck the box next to “Account is disabled”.
- Click Apply, then click OK.
You should now be able to sign in using the built-in administrator account. The user name for the built-in administrator account is “Administrator”, and you can set the password for this account in the same way you would set the password for any other local account.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
I spent two hours searching online and found that the solution to my problem was that the command provided by someone else was incorrect. The correct command to use when signing in to a hidden local account is “.\username”. The previous suggestion of “./username” did not work.