How to set Admin password from an admin user account

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Hi All,

Not to ask too stupid a question, but how do I
modify the "administrators" password from a "user"
account that has administrative privileges?

Many thanks,
-T
 
ToddAndMargo said:
Hi All,

Not to ask too stupid a question, but how do I
modify the "administrators" password from a "user"
account that has administrative privileges?

Many thanks,
-T
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Right-click Computer > Manage > Local Users and Groups


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Hi,

"Administrators" with an "s" is a group. "Administrator" is a a user, but
inactive by default in Vista. It can be enabled and have its password
modified under the local user manager snap-in (lusrmgr.msc) in the Users
folder.

If you are using a Vista Home system, that snap-in is not available, but the
account can be activated and manipulated from an elevated command prompt
with "net user adminstrator active:yes"

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