Manage User Accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support Configure a user as an administrator If needed, a user account can be configured as an administrator Important: you should limit the number of administrators on your Windows device because administrators have complete control over the system Administrators can change settings, install software, and access all files
Find the administrator for your work or school account - Microsoft Support If you're not allowed to change this information yourself, contact your human resources department or your Microsoft 365 administrator to have them change it for you You'll need an email address or phone number Microsoft doesn't keep this information in our systems Here are some suggestions to help you find out who your admin is
Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows - Microsoft Support Driver updates for most hardware devices in Windows are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update Windows Update updates drivers for various hardware including network adapters, printers, scanners, and video cards Drivers updated through Windows Update are normally recent and up to date However, drivers can also be updated through Device Manager Drivers updated through
How to use the Compatibility Administrator utility in Windows Describes how to use the Compatibility Administrator utility that is included in Application Compatibility Toolkit 5 0 for Windows Also, this article discusses how to obtain Active Compatibility Toolkit 5 0
Reset your Microsoft work or school account password using security . . . If you're an administrator looking for information about how to turn on self-service password reset for your employees or other users, see the Deploy Azure AD self-service password reset and other articles Need more help? Want more options? Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more
User Account Control settings - Microsoft Support When an action requires administrator-level permissions, UAC prompts you to approve or deny the change This helps protect your Windows device from malicious software and unauthorized modifications You can change the UAC behavior by opening the Control Panel > System and Security > Change User Account Control settings
Administrative privileges required or error code 0-1005 or 0-2005 when . . . Find the download ( EXE) and Run as Administrator Locate the Office download on your device Right-click the file and select Run as administrator Follow the remaining prompts to complete the installation Turn on the User Account Control from the Control Panel Open the Control Panel Select Security and Maintenance and expand Security
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account