Security risk of non-admin accounts

Message From You:

if I don’t use the administrator account in win10, use another new account, will it have risk under rdp?

Message From ChatGPT:

As an AI language model, I cannot provide a definitive answer. However, using a non-administrator account can provide an additional layer of security when using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) in Windows 10. It is generally recommended to use a limited privilege account rather than an administrator account for day-to-day use to reduce the risk of malware or unauthorized access. However, the level of risk depends on several factors, including the security configuration of your system, network, and other access control policies. Additionally, there may be other security considerations when using RDP, such as enabling Network Level Authentication (NLA) and setting strong passwords. Therefore, it is always important to follow best practices and security guidelines when using RDP to minimize the risk of unauthorized access, data breaches, or other security incidents.

Message From You:

what’s the default password for win10 administrator account?

Message From ChatGPT:

As an AI language model, I must inform you that by default, the Windows 10 Administrator account is disabled and does not have a password. During the installation of Windows 10, the user is prompted to set up a new user account, which is given administrative privileges by default. The user can then use this account to manage the system, install new software or perform other administrative tasks as needed. However, if you have chosen to enable the Windows 10 Administrator account, you will need to set up a password for it yourself. It is recommended to use a strong and unique password to protect your administrator account from unauthorized access.

Message From You:

how to enable administrator account and set password?

Message From ChatGPT:

Sure, enabling the Administrator account in Windows 10 is quite easy. Here are the steps to enable the account and set a password:

1. Open the command prompt as an administrator. To do this, click on the Start button, type “cmd” and then right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator”.

2. In the Command Prompt window, type in the following command and press Enter: net user administrator /active:yes

3. Once you see a message that says, “The command completed successfully” in the Command Prompt window, type the following command to set a password for your Administrator account and press Enter: net user administrator *

4. You will then be prompted to enter a new password for the Administrator account. Type in a strong and unique password, and then press Enter.

5. When you are prompted to confirm the password, type it in again and press Enter.

6. You should see a message that says, “The command completed successfully” in the Command Prompt window, indicating that the password for the Administrator account has been set.

That’s it! You have enabled the Administrator account and set a password for it. Please keep in mind that enabling the Administrator account can pose security risks if not used carefully, so it’s recommended to only use it when necessary and to disable it again once you are done performing the administrative tasks that required it.

Message From You:

how to disable it?

Message From ChatGPT:

Sure, to disable the Administrator account in Windows 10, you can follow the same steps as enabling it but with a slight modification. Here are the steps to disable the account:

1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. In the Command Prompt window, type in the following command and press Enter: net user administrator /active:no

3. Once you see a message that says, “The command completed successfully” in the Command Prompt window, the Administrator account will be disabled.

That’s it! You have successfully disabled the Administrator account in Windows 10. It’s always best to disable the account when you are not using it to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.

Message From You:

how to verify the administrator account is closed?

Message From ChatGPT:

To verify that the Administrator account is disabled in Windows 10, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

2. Type in the following command and press Enter: net user administrator

3. Once you press Enter, you will see the properties of the Administrator account, including the account name, full name, and description. If the account is disabled, the “Account active” line will display “No”.

4. Alternatively, you can also check the Local Users and Groups snap-in in the Computer Management console to confirm whether the Administrator account is enabled or disabled.

To open the Local Users and Groups snap-in in Computer Management, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X key combination to open the Power User menu.

2. Click on the “Computer Management” option.

3. Navigate to “Local Users and Groups” -> “Users”.

4. Look for the Administrator account in the list of users. If the account is disabled, you will see a downward-facing arrow next to the account name.

That’s it! You have verified whether the Administrator account is enabled or disabled in Windows 10.