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A user of a modern operating system from Microsoft may need to learn how to administer Windows to manage his PC.
To do this, the OS provides many different tools that provide control of the computer using both the keyboard and mouse,.
Most ordinary users, who turn on a computer to run a game or log into the Internet, do not need to understand the administrative features.
But, if you use these functions already built into the system, you can significantly make your life easier when performing any task on your PC.
Entering the Computer Control Menu
To start basic administration tools, open the management tab. This can be done in two ways:
- Enter the "Start" menu and by right-clicking on the "Computer" item, select "control";
- Pressing the "Win" and "R" keys, opening the command execution window and entering compmgmtlauncher. After the first launch, the command will be saved, and you can no longer type it every time, but choose from the drop-down list.
After that, the system management window opens, where all the main tools are presented that will allow you to fully customize it for your needs.
The same programs and services can be run separately (for which there are special commands) or through the "Administration" item.
It will also be useful when removing traces of any applications (including viruses, although not required).
You can start the editor by opening the run window (Win + R) and entering the regedit command.
When editing it, remember that it is worth changing only those items in the purpose of which the user is sure.
Otherwise, you can disrupt the computer and even lead to the need to reinstall programs, drivers or the entire operating system.
Local Users and Groups Editor
The ability to edit both individual PC users and their groups is not provided for all versions of Windows - only for professional ones.
But with its help, you can configure both the system and the ability to access it for various people, allowing them to use some programs, and prohibiting others from starting.
Services
The services tab provides access to the list. All available in operating system services, including running or disabled.
Some of them work automatically, and you should not interfere with the work of these processes without special need.
However, there are services that are manually controlled - this can be, for example, a program or a utility for updating it.
Computer disk management
You may need to manage computer disks not only experienced user.
Sometimes some of the disks (especially when using multiple hard drives or outdated file systems such as FAT32) after reinstalling the system become invisible.
And to find them, you have to go to this control menu.
Using the disk management utility, you can enable and disable various partitions on hard drives connected to a PC, change their names and letters.
And you can also solve here the problem with a non-opening flash drive without using third party programs.
Device Manager
To install new hardware and resolve driver issues, you cannot do without using the device manager built into the system.
In addition, while working with the list of devices, you can enable or disable them.
And also to find out information about each, which may be required, for example, to check the compliance of the computer configuration with the requirements of the program (game).
Task Manager
The task manager has quite a few functions.
First of all, it turns out to be useful when searching for malicious programs (viruses) that launch extraneous processes for the computer to execute.
Here, on Windows 8 and 10, applications are configured that automatically load along with the system ("Startup").
Developments
A utility for viewing system events is not always useful, even for an experienced PC user and administrator of a group of such computers.
However, using this tool, you can easily determine the cause of the problem.
True, its use requires special knowledge, without which it is better not to take any action.
Windows provides systematic scheduling for a number of tasks. Thanks to this utility, you can schedule, for example, periodic defragmentation or disk check.
Although it is also used by some malicious programs.
So, when getting rid of viruses, it is worth checking the scheduler as well.
System monitor
Using the utility " system monitor”, You can get data on the workload of some components of the PC - memory, processor and paging file.
And many others useful information about the work of the system.
Resource Monitor
Part of the data on running Windows accessible directly from the task manager.
However, the Resource Monitor provides a more complete picture of the PC resource utilization by all processes in the system. To do this, click the "Start" button.
In the search box, type Resource Monitor, and then select Resource Monitor from the list of results.
Firewall
The purpose of a standard firewall is to provide network security... Most antiviruses will not be effective without it.
If we use additional settings utilities, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of hacking your PC and getting viruses on it.
Important! However, using a firewall can also interfere with the launch of others, required programs that have to be added to his list of exclusions.
Remote administration
The computer can be administered directly by the user himself, but in some cases it becomes necessary to provide remote control.
The reason is usually the inability to independently deal with system problems.
And, so that an experienced user does not have to be physically present at the computer, there is the possibility of remote administration.
Sometimes this opportunity is required for the user himself, working on home computer from home or vice versa.
To provide access to one PC from another, installation and configuration is required special program... The most common use for this is the TeamViewer app.
The features of this popular program include a simple remote access that even an inexperienced user can handle.
In addition, TeamViewer is easy to install and has a comparatively in a simple way access.
It is enough to enter the computer ID and its password, after which it is possible to administer the system, which is physically located even several thousand kilometers away.
conclusions
Using the Windows system administration utilities can be a good option for monitoring all the processes taking place on the computer.
However, without the appropriate knowledge, you should not try to make changes to the operation of the OS, as this can lead to serious consequences.
Administration in Windows 7
Introduction to the Administration section in the panel Windows management 7
Intelligence
- ** Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1 can be installed ONLY on computers running Windows 7 or Windows 7 SP1 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions. **
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1 enables IT administrators to manage the roles and features that are installed on remote computers running Windows Server 2008 R2 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 (as well as Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003 for some roles and features), with remote computer running Windows 7 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). These tools provide support remote control computers running Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2008 (for some roles and features) when installing server core components or when installing these operating systems completely. Using Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), you can remotely manage individual Windows Server 2003 roles and features, although the Server Core installation option is not available for this operating system.
By functionality this feature is comparable to the Administration Tools Pack for Windows Server 2003 and the Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1).
- Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1 can be installed on computers running Windows 7 or Windows 7 SP1 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions. This software can be installed ONLY on computers running Windows 7 or Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate editions; it cannot be installed on the target servers that you plan to manage.
From this page, you can download the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1. Download and install the version that matches the architecture of the computer on which you plan to install the administration tools. Users who do not know what architecture is used on the computer - x86 or x64, should refer to the section.
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1 can be used to manage the roles and features that run when installing server core components or when installing a full 64-bit Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or Windows operating system Server 2008 R2. Remote control is also supported for some roles and features that run in Windows system Server 2008 or Windows Server 2003.
Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) should not be installed on a computer that is running the tool pack Windows administration Server 2003 or Windows 2000 Server®. Before installing Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1, uninstall all versions of the Administration Tools Pack or Remote Server Administration Tools from the computer.
Only one instance of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1 can be installed on a computer. Before installing the new package, you must uninstall any existing copies of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1. This also includes copies in different languages.
For details on Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1 and the supported operating systems that you can use these tools, see.
- Installing Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1
Administrators on the computer on which you want to install the Administration Tools Pack, or log on to the computer using the built-in account Administrator.
Attention! Before installing Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1, uninstall all versions of the Administration Tools Pack or Remote Server Administration Tools from the computer.
Attention! Only one instance of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) can be installed on a computer. Before installing the new package, you must uninstall any existing copies of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1. This also includes copies in different languages. For instructions on how to uninstall existing instances of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1, see on this page.
1. Download the Remote Server Administration Tools Pack for Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) from the Microsoft Download Center.
2. Open the folder where you downloaded the package, double-click it to unzip it, and run the Remote Server Administration Tools Installation Wizard for Windows 7 SP1.
. Attention! To begin installing the Administration Tools Pack, you must accept the license and limited warranty terms.
3. Follow all the instructions in the wizard and click Ready to terminate it after the installation is complete.
4. Press the button Start, select item Control Panel and click Programs.
5. In the area Programs and Features select an option.
6. If the "User Account Control" window asks for permission to open the " Windows components", Press the button Proceed.
7. In the dialog box Windows components expand the item.
8. Select the remote management tools you want to install.
9. Press the button OK.
10. Customize the menu Start so that it displays the shortcut Administration(in its absence):
Click the button Start right click and select command Properties;
In the tab Start Menu press the button Tune;
In the dialog box Customizing the Start Menu scroll down to item Administration and check the box Show in All Programs and Start Menu... Click the button OK... Shortcuts for snap-ins installed by Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1 are added to the list Administration menu Start.
Reinstall or Remove Individual Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1
If the Remote Administration Tool was uninstalled from a Windows 7 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) computer, you can reinstall it by following the steps below.
Reinstalling Individual Remote Administration Tools
1. Press the button Start, select item Control Panel and click Programs.
2. In the area Programs and Features select an option Turn Windows features on or off.
3. If the "User Account Control" window asks for permission to open the dialog box Windows components, press the button Proceed.
4. In the dialog box Windows components expand the item Remote Server Administration Tools.
5. Select the remote management tools that you want to install, or clear the check boxes for the tools to be removed. Click the button OK.
Hard Removal of Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1
Must be a member of the group Administrators on the computer on which you want to uninstall the Administration Tools Pack, or log on to the computer using the built-in account Administrator.
You can remove the entire administration tools package from your computer using the utility Removing a program in the control panel.
Removing the Administration Tools Pack
1. Press the button Start, select item Control Panel and then in the area Programs click an item Removing a program.
2. Click an item View installed updates.
3. Select an item Update for Microsoft Windows (958830) .
4. Press the button Delete.
- Installing Remote Server Administration Tools for Windows 7 SP1
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System Requirements
Supported operating system
Windows 7; Windows 7 Service Pack 1
Installation instructions
There are many tools for administering a computer in the operating system. It allows you to manage your device much more efficiently and contains many settings, however, most users do not know about them, because they are not so necessary in everyday work. This article will discuss the administration tools and what you can do with them.
How to become a Windows system administrator
Usually, users rarely create multiple accounts, which means that they almost always work under an account with administrator rights. If this is not the case, then you will have to run command line... To do this, in the search you should to introducecmd, then right-click on the command line and select run as administrator... In it you will need to write the operator net user administrator / active: yes or net user administrator / active: yes... Instead of user, enter the name of the account.
How to open the Administration tools
The easiest way to enter them is simply by pressing win +r and entering in the window that opens compmgmtlauncher... You can also go to control Panel, and from there go to item administration.
Registry editor
The registry stores all information that is used by the system, drivers, or programs. By making changes to it, you can seriously change the system and do whatever you want with it. However, a variety of people like to register here. viruses and malware... The same banners that take up the entire screen or block the login are in effect due to changes in the registry. For those users who have a home version, this editor can replace the editor group policies, in which there are many useful settings, however, it is only available to owners professional versions OS. 
You can start it by clicking win +r and introducing regedit... Most of the steps to restore or repair the system begins with editing the registry, so it is worth knowing how to call it and how to use it.
Local Group Policy Editor
This item is available only to those users whose system version starts from professional and higher. It allows you to do a lot of things. It can prohibit and allow the launch of applications, change account settings, and there are several scripts for logging in and shutting down. There are many useful options here that can be turned on or off by the user. easy to set up the system in a convenient way for yourself. Yes, all actions can be done using the registry editor, but here they are all signed. In addition, you do not have to search for the required variables for a long time and enter values into them that you can only find out from the Internet. 
Windows services
Everything is clear here, when you select this item, a window with a list of services will open. You can look at which of them are active at the moment and which are not. It is possible to configure so that they automatically started at login, were started manually or never started. By disabling some of them, you can improve the performance of your computer, you will also have to go here in case some utility disables one of the important services. 
Disk management
Shown here are all drives connected hard drives, logical partitions on one disk, recovery partitions, as well as connected flash drives. Can format devices, create new sections or merge old ones. 
Device Manager
Here you can view all connected equipment, on double click the user will be taken to more detailed information about the device. It is also possible driver updates and enable or disable devices. You can find devices with outdated software or those that were not detected at all by the system and install programs for them. 
Windows Task Manager
The task manager is familiar to almost every user. In it, you can see which programs and processes are active at the moment, you can also terminate them, add more resources to them, or, conversely, limit their consumption. 
Here, the user can easily see how much memory and processor time consumes each program, and even sort them by resource consumed. This will help you figure out why the computer is slowing down, and with its help it will be possible to remove unnecessary background processes.
View events
Few people get to this section before serious problems begin in the system. Here you can see the detailed OS boot description and her work. You can view all the event logs and find out which programs and at what moment issued warnings or errors. 
If Windows began to reboot for unknown reasons or hang at the most inopportune moment, then the first thing to do is to contact here and study the events in detail. Everything is sorted by time, so it's easy to find the error that led to the crash. But already in the information about it it will be possible to find out the process and the cause of the failure.
System stability monitor
This tool will display exactly which processes and when cause errors in the system.
Task Scheduler
A useful tool that allows you to give tasks to your device so that it will perform this or that action at the right time. It is also used by the OS and programs to perform any periodic actions. 
Performance Monitor
Here you can specifically and in detail disassemble operation of hardware and software providing a computer. 
Resource Monitor
This tool will show detailed information about each process and how much and what computer resources it uses. 
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
Built-in protection tool that can filter network traffic by denying or allowing connections certain programs, resources or ports. 
Administration does not open in windows
In case it is impossible to get into the administration, then it is worth checking computer for viruses, they can block access. Also, do not forget that you need to have administrator rights to access these functions. If this does not help, then you can use the restore point and roll back the system to the date when everything was still working.
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In Windows 7, the built-in Administrator account, which has the highest rights, is disabled by default. This is done in order to limit the impact of inexperienced users and malware on system processes.
To enable the Administrator account in Windows 7, follow these steps.
1. Log in to Windows 7 as an administrator (your account created during Windows 7 setup).
2. Right click on the icon A computer on the desktop or in the Start menu and in the context menu that appears, select Control.
You can also open Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Computer Management.
3. In the left menu of the Windows 7 Management Console, open Computer Management> Utilities> Local Users and Groups> Users.
4. In the right part of the console window there is a list of accounts Windows users 7. Double-click the account (Administrator) and in the window that opens take off checkbox Disable account.
5. Click OK.
After completing these operations, the Administrator account will be enabled and available in the list of accounts on the Windows 7 login page.
6. Open Start and from the power off menu select .
7. On the login page, select an account.
8. Open Control Panel -> User Accounts.
9. From the list of accounts, select.
10. Click Create a password and be sure to set a password for this account.
Do not use for the Administrator account! The security of your computer depends on this account.
Notes (edit)... While working under the Administrator account, all programs, including malware, are launched as administrator. User Account Control will not be able to protect the system from malicious influences. Therefore, use the Administrator account only for computer or domain administration purposes. Before changing user, be sure to close all running programs and log out (select from the power off menu).
Some programs and network connections installed under the Administrator account may not be available to other users.
We thank our reader Alex red for the idea for this article.
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Comments (50) on “Administrator account in Windows 7”
ATP, keep it up :)
such a question: my account, created during the installation of 7-ki, is a member of the "administrators" group, but nevertheless, I have repeatedly encountered some restrictions when using it. How to fix it? I heard about a certain super administrator. is this it?
Pasha, yes, this is the same "super administrator" with unlimited privileges.
Here is how it was …
During installation, I created a user (by default with administrator rights), then I decided, as you write here, to set myself the rights of an ordinary user in order to keep out of harm's way in any case. The first question was how to transfer the settings of my profile (desktop, shortcuts and all that) to the administrator (to any other user?), Well, that's okay, then I think I'll dig it! I went under myself (with administrator rights), enabled the Administrator account (superadmin), went under it, set myself the rights of a regular user and disabled the Administrator (superadmin) account ... now, when I log in, I go under me with the rights of a normal user, but start nothing from I can’t log in to the name of Superadmin ... accordingly, I can’t log into the system under it, after entering the password, it says your account is disabled, contact the system administrator!)
Do you have any suggestions thread?
Actually, all this is uncritical, 7'm not the main one, so I'm picking for now ... just wondering what's what ...)
Snowflake, we did NOT advise setting the administrator rights as a regular user. Now you will apparently have to reinstall Windows 7.
I do not have the item "Local users and groups" in the control console,
although i am registered as administrator with password.
What's the matter?
Thank you in advance.
I installed a 7-ku, created a user (during installation), but it is included in the Debugger Users group, and I can’t enable the admin account, I don’t have enough rights. What can be done?
In the command line - net user administrator / active: yes (for Russian OS: net user Administrator / active: yes) And now the Administrator account will be available for selection
Launch command line of course with administrator rights
This is not here ...?
on the Prof version (broken) there is an accounting group HomeUsers. There is no such group on the Enterprice version (official trial). Is it possible to install the HomeUsers group on Enterprice ???
Thanks in advance.
"Some programs and network connections installed under the Administrator account may not be available to other users."
I have just that case. I am a musician and I work in Cubase 4, but when I install a package of plug-ins from waves, only a part of the plug-ins is displayed under my account in Cubase, and all are visible in the superadmin. Is it possible somehow to work under your account with the rights of this superadmin? Well this is a crap to constantly switch.
Win 7 x64.
how to make the computer turn on automatically without clicking on the account icon?
Please explain to the noob.
You need to delete the folder. requires administrator rights. "Request permission from Administrators to change this folder." Logged in as an administrator, and again asking for permission from the "administrators". The administrator account and mine are members of the Administrators group. what to do?
Skeeter, you need to change the security descriptors.
can you tell me how to do it step by step? Because I just can't do it ...
but I get an error, like the memory cannot be read
what to do then:
1. How to achieve the appearance of "Local users and groups" ???
2. "... security descriptors need to be changed." Tell me how?
P.s.
Installed Windows7 Home Premium.
An Administrator account has been created but does not help.
Is it possible to somehow make yourself unlimited rights to your account, created during the installation of windows 7, I just work in a program that asks for some files, but they are hidden for reading, and it is not convenient to switch from one account to another.
Thank you in advance
Thanks for the info !!! Because In Windows XP Pro it was different in my opinion when installing, a really Administrator account was created, and when the system was booted, a user with administrator rights (but he really was an administrator - and did not ask 1000 questions about access anywhere) although I may be wrong.
I don’t understand the current one why in Windows 7 make a user Administrator (I have it written directly in the accounts - Administrator) who is not really an administrator! ) - a type of snag for security.
It would be better if just a user without administrative rights, and when installing the system, an ADMINISTRATOR account was created with only real access rights!
Why do you need a virtual administrator who does not have full access to the system?
Dmitriy, at the very beginning of the article it is written why this is done.
Good day,
Win7HP Rus BOX 32b, I tried to do it as described, but the Local Users and Groups section is still not displayed for me.
Is it possible to make (with a command, registry or patch) so that Local users and groups are displayed and available as in your screenshots?
Thanks.
I did it - the administrator appeared and you can go under him, but the Local users and groups section is invisible ...
are there any more ways?
Dmitry What is "Win7HP"? Which one is on your computer? If not Professional, Maximum, Corporate, then only OS upgrade can help.
“Dmitry, what is“ Win7HP ”? Which edition of Windows 7 is on your computer? "
- I have Windows 7 Home Premium (Windows 7 Home Premium).
"If not Professional, Maximum, Corporate, then only OS upgrade can help."
- idiocy M $? if you have a connection there, then please tell me that the legal user is very upset and dissatisfied ... firstly, because this moment was not articulated anywhere (in the descriptions) and secondly, the meaning of such a restriction is doubtful!
Dmitry how much you pay, so much you get. You are not indignant that a roll is more expensive than bread? Or are you outraged?
this moment was not articulated anywhere (in the descriptions)
Not true. The feature set for each edition of Windows 7 is described everywhere, including on the Microsoft website.
It's a pity, but the cause of the problem, although I fixed it, I still didn't understand: I turned on the Administrator account by default, configured it, turned it off and deleted my profile and ... within half an hour the RAM counter did not rise above 25%. for the article!
Max It is difficult to diagnose without seeing your computer.
Tell me one more time, unlocked the Administrator account, logged in under it, I try to put agent.key in the Dr.Web folder in the program files, but all the same writes that there are not enough rights, I tried to change the owner, but again I have no rights, I'm just dazed. version maximum
the web doctor has its own protection, it is disabled through context menu on the tray icon
Thank you for your feedback (01.20). I understand that from the words (while I have to surf on my mobile) it is difficult to make a diagnosis and conclusion, I thought that someone might have come across.
I did everything as written here, I went in as an administrator, I wanted to install the driver in compatibility mode, but it didn’t work, I didn’t write enough rights, tell me what to do?
At first I set the automatic login without a password, it did not help. All the same, I had to click on the icon. And it turned out like this: start-in the search engine: "splash screen" -Change the splash screen-mark "start from the login screen" -Change the power supply parameters: actions of the power buttons-mark "do not ask for a password" -save changes. apply-ok.
I am a user with administrator rights. I tried to enable "superadmin" according to the instructions described above, but when I unchecked the box, I became a user without rights. And to enable the built-in Administrator account with the highest rights, you need to: Start, in the search field, type - secpol.msc> pr.kn.mysy run with administrator rights. In the left window under "Security Options"> " local policies">" Security settings ". In the right window, double click on " Accounts: account state "Administrator" "> change to" enabled ". (windows 7 Maximum 6.1.7600 Build 7600)
Leonid, I check and uncheck the box, and the account created during the installation of the system remains with the same rights.
You can also use secpol, here I agree.
Where to look and how to configure security descriptors so that the Administrator is really an ADMINISTRATOR, and not hz. by whom, otherwise even old files from Win XP could not be deleted under Vista and I can not delete under Win7. And this is called SECURITY? In my opinion, this is just insanity. Why does it take so long to dance around the computer with a tambourine to delete old files? Yes, I'm not a hacker, but there are millions of people like me and this problem is not only mine, it is common! I hope very much for your help. And then what happens, progress is going on and in order to clean the screw from old you need to format it ???? Not too much??
Sergey, with such questions you should contact our forum (green link in the upper right corner). Comments are actually for comments to articles - scold / praise / add.
PS XP files are deleted quietly via SHIFT + DELETE, deleted a thousand times, did not notice any problems.
Hello. Please tell me how to rename the folder with my name, which was created when Windows installation 7. (She is in system folder"Users")
Control Panel (View: "Large Icons")> Change your account name... Enter a new name and press the button Rename.
Thank you, I'll try now ...
No, it doesn't work ... Login to the system yes, renamed. And here is the C folder: in the “Users” folder remains as it was before ...
Windows 7 - impressions and facts:
In order not to break anything, there are users and experienced users.
I just ran into the same problem and solved it like this: I went to safe mode and installed everything back
Any additional questions- only on the forum.
Tell me please!
How do I access permissive resources over the network for the Administrators group? (win7pro)
It was found that on samba the 7th Windows lets the local administrator in fact with the rights simple user, and so far there is only one solution: set the rights for specific user, which is extremely inconvenient. Again, what's the point of admin resources like C $ if they can't be accessed.