Windows 10: Administrator account keeps disappearing after regular user logs off

Discus and support Administrator account keeps disappearing after regular user logs off in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Hi, Win10 v1903 build 18362.295. I have a regular user configured and the default administrator account. Every time the regular user is done and... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Sidster, Aug 21, 2019.

  1. SIDSTER
    Sidster Win User

    Administrator account keeps disappearing after regular user logs off


    Hi,

    Win10 v1903 build 18362.295.

    I have a regular user configured and the default administrator account. Every time the regular user is done and shuts down the computer, the administrator account is missing on startup at the Windows login prompt - the only option is to log in as the regular user.

    I logged in as the regular user, opened an administrative CMD prompt and ran NET USER - I can see the Administrator account is active. It just never shows up after a regular user shuts down.

    I can get around this by NET USER Administrator /active:yes and restart but that isn't a solution.

    Anyone experience that before? Thoughts? Prayers?

    Thanks
    Sid

    :)
     
    Sidster, Aug 21, 2019
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  2. NIGHTHAWKX
    NighthawkX Win User

    administrator account disappeared

    Hi Kimberly, my name is Max and I'm an independent advisor.

    I suggest you enable hidden administrator account on your computer so that you can log in to the hidden admin account and check your original account.

    Step 1: Tap on the Start Menu - Look for Command Prompt and Right-click on it - Run As Administrator - Type in the following command and click on Enter

    net user administrator /active:yes

    Step 2:

    - Type in Exit and click on Enter.

    - Restart the computer once - Log in to your Original Account. Check the error messages.
     
    NighthawkX, Aug 21, 2019
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  3. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR Win User
    Weird account name and lost Administrator rights.


    Well, I know what I would do.

    Under Settings, Accounts, Family & other users, then under Other users, add someone else to this PC. Then click the link for "the person I want to add doesn't have an email address". Then click the link for "Add a user without a Microsoft account". Then enter a temporary user name like TempAdmin. When the account appears in the Other Users list, click on it. Click change account type. Make the temporary account an Administrator.

    Log in as the temporary administrator account, and copy all the files you want to keep from both the Andrius folders under Users to the temporary account's folder. Then delete whatever Andrius users are listed under settings, accounts. Go back to the Users folders and delete any remaining Andrius folders in there. Reboot the computer, log in as the temporary administrator and recreate an Andrius account using the exact same steps you made the temporary account - you can convert it to a Microsoft account if you want later.

    Then do the rest of the steps to copy all your files back and delete the temporary administrator account.
     
    NavyLCDR, Aug 21, 2019
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  4. ANGUS
    angus Win User

    Administrator account keeps disappearing after regular user logs off

    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hello,
    Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
    I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
    I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
    Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
    I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
    Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
    Cheers
     
    angus, Aug 21, 2019
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