Come cambiare la password dimenticata di amministratore in Windows 10?

To reset the password for a local Windows 10 account, follow these steps:

  1. Select the "Reset password" link on the login screen. If you are using a PIN, see troubleshooting access issues with PIN.
  2. Answer the security questions.
  3. Enter a new password.
  4. Use the new password to log in as usual.

Administrator Password


The administrator password is the password used by every Windows account that is authorized to access at the administrator level. It is important to keep it secure, as having an Administrator password allows you to perform actions beyond those of a normal user account.

Methods to Reactivate Administrator Account on Windows 10

An alternative method to reactivate the Administrator account on Windows 10 is available here:

  1. Type "cmd" in the search box.
  2. Locate Command Prompt in the search results and right-click on it.
  3. Click on "Run as administrator".
  4. Type "net user administrator /active:yes" and press Enter.

Removing the Administrator Account on Windows 10

To remove the Administrator account on Windows 10, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings by pressing the Windows key + I simultaneously.
  2. Go to the "Accounts" section.
  3. Click on "Family & other people" in the left menu to view the list of users.
  4. Choose the account to remove and click the "Remove" button.

Resetting the Computer without Administrator Privileges

To reset your computer without being an administrator, follow these steps:

  1. Hold down the Shift key and search for "Restart" among the options that appear.
  2. The computer should then boot into a different environment.
  3. You should see many options, but choose "Troubleshoot".
  4. Finally, click on "Reset this PC".

Restarting a Frozen Computer

To unlock a frozen computer, press Ctrl + Alt + Del simultaneously. After entering the username, click OK. Then, access normally by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del after the "Unlock computer" dialog disappears.

Accessing as an Administrator

If you are logged in with another user and the system is already started, you can access the Administrator by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del. Choose "Start" and type "Control Panel". In the Control Panel, go to User Accounts and change the account type. Choose Properties and the Group Membership tab in the User Account window. Verify that the Administrator has been selected.

Identifying the Administrator Account

To identify the Administrator account:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Accounts.
  3. Check if the "Administrator" is displayed under the name of your account on the "Your info" tab. If not, there is another account, the Administrator account, on the system.

Enabling and Disabling the Administrator Account

To enable the default Administrator account, type "net user administrator /active:yes" in the Command Prompt window and press Enter. To disable the default Administrator account, type "net user administrator /active:no" and press Enter. Close the Command Prompt window.


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