There are plenty of built-in features in Windows 10 for an everyday user. However, under the user-friendly surface of the Windows OS, you can get a powerful admin mode that helps you control the system from its roots. If you enjoy tech or are a professional and want to simplify the system’s management process. In that case, it’s important to figure out how to enable and use Super User or Admin mode in Windows 10. As such, in this blog post, we will discuss a few hidden tricks that show the real OS potential.
What Is Super User Mode in Windows 10?
Admin mode (Super User mode) is a mode that grants you enhanced power of system modifications, troubleshooting issues, automation, and others. In this mode, you can avoid some security restrictions and get access to the core system files.
Although great power comes with these privileges, there is also a great responsibility; inadvertently flawed steps can affect system stability. This is important knowledge and, therefore, is essential to know when and how to use admin mode safely.
Enabling Administrator Access
Using Windows 10 built-in Admin account is the simplest way to interact with it. The account is usually hidden so that it is not accidentally used. Follow the steps to enable it.
Open Command Prompt as Administrator: To do this, press the Windows key, type “cmd” and select Run as administrator on your Command Prompt icon.
Activate the Administrator Account: To Activate the Administrator Account, type the following bash command in the Command Prompt and click Enter:
net user administrator /active: yes
Set a Secure Password: For security, set a strong and Secure Password. Use the following css command:
net user administrator [YourPasswordHere]
Once you have done this, you can log out and select the login screen to switch to the administrator account. In case of Nginx, never forget to disable this account after use:
net user administrator /active: no
Using Elevated Command Prompts
Running the Command Prompt with administrator privileges is a powerful thing. Here’s how you can maximize its potential:
Quickly Access: Right-click the Start button, and you can select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” for quick and elevated access.
Batch Scripting: With admin privileges, batch files, and scripts can enable batch scripting to automate complex tasks like system cleanup, network diagnostics, or registry adjustments, amongst others, without manual intervention.
Advanced Troubleshooting: In admin mode, you can run diagnostics, repair system files with the “sfc /scannow” command, and edit system services that are otherwise normally locked.
Customizing the UAC Settings
While User Account Control prevents unwanted changes to your computer, power users often find its default settings too straining. Below, learn how to refine UAC for seamless operations.
Access UAC Settings: To access these settings, go to the Windows search bar and type “UAC” or click on the “Change User Account Control settings.”
Adjust the Slider: Lowering the slider decreases the number of prompts you receive. This streamlines the workflow, so just make sure that you maintain security over convenience.
Consider Developer Mode: If you’re comfortable with frequent admin tasks, enabling Developer Mode through Settings > Update & Security > For Developers may further streamline system modifications.
Registry Tweaks for Advanced Control
Most of the hidden functions are in the Windows registry. And you can modify registry settings to tweak system performance and the way it appears:
Backup First: First and foremost, always back up the registry before making any changes. The second method involves opening the Registry Editor (regedit) with admin privileges, making the changes, and then exporting a backup immediately after.
Customizing Context Menus: To customize it, you can add or remove any options in right-click context menus to make workflow faster. For instance, you could insert a ‘Open Command Window Here’ to easily access it.
Performance Tweaks: Modify registry keys so you can change system responsiveness. On older machines, changing memory management or file handling values can give considerable speed improvements.
Advanced File and System Permissions
Knowledge of file permissions can assist in securing system files or folders. You can use File Explorer or a command line utility to change ownership or permissions using admin mode. For example, you could use the ‘takeown‘ and ‘icacls‘ commands to regain ownership or change access rights of a file (very useful if you have to troubleshoot locked files or restore misbehaving permissions).
Conclusion
Opening up Super User mode in Windows 10 can completely change how you communicate with your computer, giving you complete control over all system settings and performance. These tricks range from enabling the hidden Administrator account to tweaking registry settings and automatically dealing with maintenance tasks. Nevertheless, upon alterations to these policies, always proceed with caution: your data is only as secure as your Windows 10 settings allow it to be. By learning these advanced techniques, you will become better equipped to handle complex problems more efficiently and become a more knowledgeable and capable user of the digital environment.
