How to Disable the Administrator Account in Windows (8.1, 10, and 11)

Windows includes a hidden built-in Administrator account that is disabled by default for security. If it has been enabled and you want to switch it back off, you can do it in a few clicks. These steps work in Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

Disable the Administrator Account with Computer Management

Step 1: Press Windows + X to open the Power User menu, then choose Computer Management.

Step 2: Go to System Tools > Local Users and Groups > Users.

Step 3: Right-click Administrator and choose Properties.

Step 4: Tick the box for Account is disabled, then click OK. That is it, the account is now disabled.

Note: Local Users and Groups is not available in the Home editions of Windows. On Windows 10 or 11 Home, open Command Prompt as an administrator and run net user administrator /active:no instead.

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