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Resolved Adding password to Administrator

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Sduibek, 2011/10/06.

  1. 2011/10/06
    Sduibek

    Sduibek Inactive Thread Starter

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    Because Microsoft and Google tend to confuse the two, let me specify that i'm talking about THE Administrator account, not any administrative-capable account. The default account that comes with any modern Windows install and is hidden (well, somewhat hidden) by default.

    When adding a password to Administrator, I get this message--

    "If you do this, Administrator will lose all EFS-encrypted files, personal certificates and stored passwords for Web sites or network resources. "

    Will this have any unforeseen consequences down the line? It didn't in XP but i'm fairly new to 7, so I don't know if this will break something for a stupid reason later on.

    Thanks :)
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi sduibek. Adding a password to the default Administrator account in Windows 7 shouldn't have any unforeseen consequences. If you are a bit nervous about adding the password you can always create a System Restore point first.

    If adding the password used the same procedure in Windows XP then it should have the same functionality in Windows 7.
     
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    TonyT

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    Well, you should logon as Administrator in Safe Mode, then access the Users applet via control panel. Set a password for the Administrator account.

    No need to worry about that message because you've likely never logged on using that account and set encrypted files, downloaded certs or accessed sites.
     
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  5. 2011/10/08
    Sduibek

    Sduibek Inactive Thread Starter

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    Great, thanks!
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    No Problem. Thanks for the update.
     
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    Sduibek

    Sduibek Inactive Thread Starter

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    Already ticked the option ;)
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Good to know. :)
     
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