How to Remove Administrative Privileges in Windows 11

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Accounts menu

   Press the Windows key to open the Start menu and click the gear icon to launch the Settings app. Select Accounts from the left-hand sidebar to view your system user settings.

   Note: Ensure you are logged into an administrator account that will remain unchanged.
2. 30 sec

   Locate target user account

   Click on Other users in the right-hand panel. Find the account you wish to modify in the list and click the downward arrow to expand the account options.

3. 30 sec

   Change account type

   Click the Change account type button located next to the Security section. A new dialog window will appear prompting you to adjust the account privileges.

4. 30 sec

   Apply standard privileges

   Select Standard User from the Account type dropdown menu. Click OK to confirm the changes immediately.

   Note: Standard users cannot install system-wide software or modify protected configuration files.
5. 30 sec

   Confirm the updated role

   Verify that the label beneath the account name in the Other users list has updated from Administrator to Standard user. If the label has not changed, restart the Windows Explorer process or reboot the machine.

   Note: Never remove administrator rights from all accounts; always keep at least one protected administrator profile.