5 technique
to Change User Account Type in Windows 10
You can allow or restrict user control on your PC through
changing the account type. Check how to change user account type in Windows 10
with 5 ways, incl. change user account type with Command Prompt.
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If you want to change account type in Windows 10 to control
user privileges, you can try the 5 ways below to easily accomplish this task.
Windows 10 User Account Types
Windows 10 mainly has two user account types: administrator
and standard user type. Different account types offers different privileges to
use the computer.
The administrator user account type offers complete control
of the computer. Users can change any settings, perform elevated tasks, and
more.
The standard user account has some restrictions. Users can
run applications but can’t install new applications. This type of account can
only change certain system settings that do not affect other users. If running
a particular application requires elevated privileges, it may not be able to
run it.
Generally you can use a standard user account in Windows 10
since it offers a safer environment. But sometimes you may need to change the
user account type in Windows 10, e.g. change to administrator account. You can
try one of the 5 ways below.
Way 1. Change Account Type from Settings
- Click Start -> Settings. Click Accounts and
click Family & other people.
- Next select a user account, and click Change account type
button.
- Then you can select Administrator or Standard User type
based on your need, and click OK to make changes.
Way 2. Change Account Type Windows 10 in Control Panel
- Open Control Panel in Windows 10. And click Change account
type under User Accounts.
- Next you can select the user account you want to change
its type, and click Change the account type option.
- Then you can select Standard or Administrator account
type, and click Change Account Type button to change user account type in Windows 10.
Way 3. Change Account Type Using User Accounts
- You can click Start, type netplwiz, and click the command
to open User Accounts window.
- Next you can select the user account, and click Properties
button.
- Next you can click Group Membership tab, and select
Standard user or Administrator depend on your needs. Click Apply and click OK.
Way 4. Change User Account Type in Command Prompt
- Press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift
+Enter to open elevated Command Prompt.
- Then you can type the command net localgroup
Administrators "Account Name" /delete to change account type to Standard User, and hit Enter. Replace
“Account Name” with the actual name of the target account.
- If you want to change account type to Administrator, you
can type the command net localgroup Administrators "Account Name" /add, and hit
Enter.
Tip: If you want to view the account type, you can type the
command net user Account Name, and press Enter.
Way 5. Use Windows PowerShell to Change User Account Type
- Press Windows + X, and select Windows PowerShell
(Admin) to open PowerShell window.
- Next you can type the command Remove-LocalGroupMember
-Group "Administrators" -Member "Account Name" to
change account type to Standard user.
Or type Add-LocalGroupMember -Group "Administrators" -Member
"Account Name" and press
Enter to change to Administrator type. You should replace “Account Name” with
the exact account name.
Conclusion
If you want to change user account type in Windows 10, you
can try one of the 5 ways above to easily accomplish this task.
