Every Windows computer has a Local Administrator account that is created at the time of Windows installation. As described above, the Administrator has full access to the Windows device as compared to ...

In my Tech Insight article in November, I discussed the issue of managing privileged accounts within an enterprise. One area I didn't really touch on was how to protect the local administrator ...

Since you can’t sign in to Windows 11/10 and get to the desktop, you can’t open Command Prompt within Windows 11/10. However, you can fire up the CMD prompt from the Advanced Startup Options screen or ...

Protect domain-joined computer passwords with Windows’ Local Administrator Password Solution Your email has been sent Windows finally includes a tool to manage ...

Update, Jan. 29, 2025: This story, originally published Jan. 27, has been updated with an in-depth explanation of the principle of least privilege, along with additional mitigation advice regarding ...

Microsoft’s Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) enables local admin passwords to be set, reset and validated periodically. Here is how to make the best use of LAPS. Passwords have always been ...

This single action could save your Win10 PC from external threats This article describes how to change the built-in Administrator account name in Windows 10 to bolster your computer's security. We'll ...

How do you guys handle remote users who don't have local admin access to their computers (laptops) when they need to add something like a local printer? I do have a backdoor account that I set up for ...

There are several ways to access the hidden administrator account. In this article we will show you how to both enable and disable the administrator account in Windows. Access a hidden administrator ...

Most Windows PCs have a single user account for everyday use. I recommend creating a second account that you can use for troubleshooting purposes. If your primary account is ever damaged, you can use ...