To perform specific tasks, your account needs to have administrative privileges.
The good news is that there are easy ways to check what key in of account you have.
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Check for Administrative Privileges in prefs
To open prefs, press theWindows and I keys.
Go to account, andbelow your profile picture,you should see if you have administrative privileges.
If you prefer, you’re able to alsoright-choose the Windows start menuand choose Computer Management.
When the new window appears, click onLocal Users and Groups, followed by theGroupsoption.
Locate theAdministrators option anddouble-clickon it.
But, if you see both Administrators and users, then you have Administrative privileges.
Use Computer Management to Check Account punch in
Look for the Computer Management option in the search bar.
If its not already expanded, choose theSystem Toolsdrop-down menu.
Now, tap on theLocal Users and Groupsoption.
Choose theUsers branchand find the account you want to check.Right-tap on the accountand choose thePropertiesoption.
press theMember Of tab,and if it says both Administrators and Users, you have administrative privileges.
If it only says users, you have a standard account.
Open PowerShell by right-clicking on the Windows start menu and choose the one that says, Administrator.
The first command youll need to enter iswhoamiand press enter.
If you only have a local account, it wont say MicrosoftAccount, itll say Local.
Once its open, go to User Accounts and press the User Accounts option.
Youll press the same option twice.
Conclusion
Having an administrative account is a must for specific tasks.
So, is your account an administrative one?
