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Windows Vista and up has the administrator account disabled by default. In order to use it you have to enable it. One easy method I found was to use the command prompt, aka CMD.
1. Open command prompt (CMD) in administrator mode.
- Windows < 8: Start > Accessories > Right Click on Command Prompt > Run as Administrator.
- Windows >= 8: Right Click on Start > Open Command Prompt as Administrator
2. Execute this command to Enable:
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net user administrator /active:yes |
Next time you log in you should see a new option for administrator. I would recommend setting the administrator password if you have not already done so.
If you decide you want to disable the administrator account, execute this command:
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net user administrator /active:no |