How to Disable Administrator Account

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Disable Administrator Account

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    Click on my computer
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    Click manage.prompt password and click yes
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    Go to local and users
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    Click administrator account
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    Check account is disabled
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Disable Administrator Account

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    If your account is standard, click on Windows.
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    Click on the right arrow.
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    Click down on the bottom restart.
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    If is ready, click f8.
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    Select Safe mode.
    • It takes a few minutes to get finished.
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    Log in with your password.
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    Click My Computer.
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    Click Manage.
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    Click Local and Users Group.
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    Click Users folder and click Administrator account.
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    Check account is disabled.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Disable Account with Command Prompt

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    Open cmd and run as administrator and enter password
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    Type net user administrator /active:yes
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