Local Administrator

Did you know that the built-in Local Administrator account on your computer has a higher access level to the system than a normal local administrator account? Well, it does and by default, the built-in Administrator account is disabled for the protection of the computer and the users.

Be aware that the account can be enabled so you should verify the status in the Computer Management area at least once per week if the computer is shared. This way, you can see if someone has been tinkering around and can notify your IT Department.

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Technology Support Specialist at Sipylus
About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Support Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.
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About The Author: Stephan Pringle is an Information Technology Support Specialist. He covers hardware and software and provides tips for you to troubleshoot and repair issues on your own. In his spare time, he writes articles about the State of New York on his Hackintosh and HackBook and that has helped him to become the top contributor of the New York City section of Yahoo! Answers.