Reference number: CH001093

How do I know if I have Windows administrator rights?

Question:

How do I know if I have Windows administrator rights?

Answer:

1. From the Windows Desktop right-click on My Computer.
2. Click Manage, which should open the Computer Management Window as shown below.
   
   
   
   
3. Click the + next to Local Users and Groups or double-click it. Note: If you cannot access this section it's likely you do not have administrator rights to the computer.
4. Click Users and in the right pane you should see all user accounts setup on your computer.
5. Double-click the account you wish to view the rights of.
6. Click the Member Of tab.
7. If the user is a Member of "Administrators" that account has admin rights.

Additional information:

• Additional information about a lost Windows NT / 2000 / XP administrator password can be found on document CH000172.
• See our administrator dictionary definition for additional information and help and related links.