The Windows operating system keeps on upgrading from with every version that is launched by its parent company, Microsoft. They come with advanced and improved features to meet the demand of today’s user. The upgraded OS comes pre-installed with a new computer system or can be purchased as a separate package. Besides, existing Windows XP users can also upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium version and such users need to have administrative privileges on the computer.
You might not have the administrative control over the Vista operating system even if you are the only one using the system in some cases. If you realize this, you need to perform a Vista system configuration to have the administrative control over the Vista operating system. The configuration process is easy and you do not have to worry, as the Windows Vista help will provide you with detail steps to successfully configure the system.
Follow the steps shared below to configure Windows Vista.
• Go to the command line. Click on the Start menu located at the bottom of the screen and select the Accessories option in the menu. The run option will be displayed and click on it. This will open the command line option.
• In the command space, type in cmd and hit the Enter key on the keyboard. The DOS window will show up on the screen.
• In the DOS window field space, type in the text net user administrator /active:yes and hit the Enter key on the keyboard again.
• In the next step, close all the opened windows and log-off the computer. Log back to your computer and see that the administrative account will be accessible to you. You can gain access to the administrative privileges through this administrative account where you already have the access.
• You can follow the similar steps to get out from the administrative account. Go to the DOS window following the same step and type in or copy-paste the command net user administrator /active:no. Press the enter key on your keyboard and log-off your computer. Log-back on and you will see that you are no longer in the administrator account.
Follow these Windows Vista help tips to successfully configure administrative account in Windows Vista. The Vista system support site can also provide you with additional tips to deal with such issues.
