How to Enable or Disable the Built-in Elevated Administrator Account in Windows 7

Through Local Security Policy

NOTE: This option will only be available in the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions.

1. Open the Local Security Policy editor.

2. In the left pane, expand Local Policies, and click on Security Options. (See screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Accounts: Administrator account status and click onProperties. (See screenshot above)

4. To Enable the Hidden Built-in Elevated Administrator Account

• Select (dot) Enabled. (See screenshot below step 6)
• Go to step 6.

5. To Disable the Hidden Built-in Elevated Administrator Account

NOTE: This is the default setting.

Select (dot) Disabled. (See screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Security Policy window. (See screenshot below step 2)

8. Log off, and you will now see the built-in Administrator account log on icon added (enabled) or removed (disabled) from the log on screen. (See screeenshot below)
NOTE: Click on the Administrator icon to log on to the built-in Administrator account.