Support: Enable Administrator Account
These instructions are for advanced computer
technicians. Modifying the incorrect registry setting may potentially
cause your computer not to boot correctly.
Prerequisites:
1. The latest PCWin Recovery.
Walkthrough:
Step 1 - Start the target computer with the PCWin Recovery Boot CD (or USB Flash
drive).
Step 2 - Select the regedit from the PCWin Recovery tools main window.
Step 3 - Select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE.
Step 4 - From the 'File' menu select 'Load Hive...'.
Step 5 - From the Load Hive windows select the system file in
SYSTEMROOT\system32\config. SYSTEMROOT is your Windows installation,
normally C:\Windows. So you would
typically load the system file from the Load Hive window, by selecting
'Computer', then selecting the 'C:' drive, then selecting...
C: > Windows > System32 >
config.
Step 6. Load Hive will prompt your for a 'Key name', enter 'temp' and click the 'OK' button.
Step 7. Modify the registry. Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > temp > Setup. Modify the CmdLine by typing
'cmd.exe' for the data value. Modify the SetupType by typing '2' for the data value.
Step 8. Remove the PCWin Recovery Boot CD from the computer and restart your computer. You computer will start
Windows. Once Windows finishes loading, the command prompt will display. Type 'gpedit.msc' and press enter
to start the group policy editor.
Step 9. Group policy editor will display. Expanding Computer Configuration >
Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options. Double click to
select 'Accounts: Administrator account status'.
Step 10. Modify the policy.
Select 'Enable' and click 'OK'.
Step 11. Close the Group policy editor and the cmd windows, you should now be
able to logon with the account.
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