How to change a Windows 10 user account type and why you might want to

If you have to extend or restrict user control on a device, you can quickly complete this task by changing the account type, and here’s how on Windows 10.

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How to change user account type using User Accounts

To set an account toStandard userorAdministratortype using User Accounts (netplwiz), use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, restart the device to apply the changes and start using the new account type on Windows 10.

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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.