Microsoft’s Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 comes with a built-in account Administrator, but it remains disabled by default due to security reasons. You can enable it through Command Prompt, Local Security Policy, or Local Users and Groups. Third-party tool Winaero Tweaker can also enable built-in Administrator account of Windows operating system.
Hackers and malware often target built-in Administrator or Superuser account with malicious intent. Renaming the Administrator account may be a good idea.
WinX Menu
1. Right-click on the start button of Windows and choose the Computer Management console.
Note: You can also access “Computer Management” by right-clicking on Computer / This PC.
2. It will open the Computer Management window.
3. Expand Local Users and Groups – Users.
4. Now, in the middle pane, select and right-click on the administrator account and choose rename. You can rename any account this way.
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1. To rename the administrator account in Windows 10, type the following command in the Run box and click OK :
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2. The above mention command will open the “User Accounts” window.
3. Select the account to whom you want to rename and click on the Properties button.
4. Write the desired name in place of the Administrator account and click Apply & OK.
Group Policy Editor
1. If your Windows OS supports Group Policy Editor, then in the Run box, type the following and click OK:
gpedit.msc
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies, and select Security Options
3. Find out “Accounts: Rename administrator account” and double-click on it to open its property.
Write the desired name and click Apply & OK.
Command Prompt
You can also rename the administrator account with elevated command prompt windows by typing the following :
wmic useraccount where name=’Administrator’ call rename name=’AdminName’
Replace AdminName with the name which you want to use.
Note: You can open Command Prompt with Admin privilege through the WinX menu.
RenameUser free tool
RenameUser is a free small utility that also helps you to rename the administrator account.
Also Refer: How to Enable the Hidden Windows 10 Administrator Account?