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Create a local admin on windows 10/11 for Harman computers

Creating a local admin can be done different ways, manually from the machine itself with admin credentials or through ninja script in the automation tab.

**Windows 10**

Method 1: Using a Script Through Ninja

  1. Select the organization then location and finally the device you want to add a local admin to.
  2. Hover your mouse over the play button next to the device name >Run Automation > Script >select the Add ISNNOC Local Admin Script
  3. Enter your authentication code and script will be executed
  4. reference ISNNOC password from custom fields tab for login credentials.

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Method 2: Using the Settings App

  1. Open Settings: Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Accounts: Click on "Accounts" in the Settings menu.
  3. Add Someone Else to This PC: Click on "Family & other users" on the left pane, then click "Add someone else to this PC" on the right.
  4. Create a New Account: Click on "I don't have this person's sign-in information," then select "Add a user without a Microsoft account".
  5. Enter User Details: Enter the new user's name, password, and security questions.
  6. Change Account Type: After creating the account, click on the new user's name, then click "Change account type". Select "Administrator" and click "OK".

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Method 3: Using Command Prompt

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
  2. Create New User: Type the following command and press Enter (replace NewUser with the desired username):
  3. powershell
  4. net user NewUser /add
  5. Add to Administrators Group: Type the following command and press Enter:
  6. powershell
  7. net localgroup Administrators NewUser

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Method 4: Using Local Users and Groups

  1. Open Local Users and Groups: Press Windows key + R, type lusrmgr.msc, and press Enter.
  2. Create New User: In the Local Users and Groups window, right-click "Users" and select "New User".
  3. Enter User Details: Fill in the user's name, full name, and password.
  4. Add to Administrators Group: Double-click the new user, go to the "Member of" tab, click "Add," type Administrators, and click "OK."

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**Windows 11**

Method 1: Using a Script Through Ninja

  1. Select the organization then location and finally the device you want to add a local admin to.
  2. Hover your mouse over the play button next to the device name >Run Automation >Script >select the Add ISNNOC Local Admin Script
  3. Enter your authentication code and script will be executed.
  4. Reference ISNNOC password from custom fields tab for login creds.

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Method 2: Using the Settings App

  1. Open Settings: Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
  2. Go to Accounts: Click on "Accounts" in the Settings menu.
  3. Add Someone Else to This PC: Click on "Family & other users" on the left pane, then click "Add someone else to this PC" on the right.
  4. Create a New Account: Click on "I don't have this person's sign-in information," then select "Add a user without a Microsoft account".
  5. Enter User Details: Enter the new user's name, password, and security questions.
  6. Change Account Type: After creating the account, click on the new user's name, then click "Change account type". Select "Administrator" and click "OK".

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Method 3: Using Command Prompt

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator: Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
  2. Create New User: Type the following command and press Enter (replace NewUser with the desired username):
  3. powershell
  4. net user NewUser /add
  5. Add to Administrators Group: Type the following command and press Enter:
  6. powershell
  7. net localgroup Administrators NewUser /add

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Method 4: Using Local Users and Groups

  1. Open Local Users and Groups: Press Windows key + R, type lusrmgr.msc, and press Enter.
  2. Create New User: In the Local Users and Groups window, right-click "Users" and select "New User".
  3. Enter User Details: Fill in the user's name, full name, and password.
  4. Add to Administrators Group: Double-click the new user, go to the "Member of" tab, click "Add," type Administrators, and click "OK."