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Definition[]

Administrator rights are

[t]he credentials that enable a person to make systemwide changes to a domain or computer, install programs, and access all files. The administrator user account has full access to other user accounts. Administrator rights also enable the person to manage user and group accounts, assign passwords, and grant permissions.[1]

References[]

  1. Symantec, Glossary (full-text).
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