Windows 10: Is there any way I can log into the built in administrator account and only use that account?

Discus and support Is there any way I can log into the built in administrator account and only use that account? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; IIRC there's a built-in administrator account to every Windows 10 PC that normally "hidden" of sorts. Evidence for this can be found when first setting... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/AllTheOreos, May 31, 2020.

  1. Is there any way I can log into the built in administrator account and only use that account?


    IIRC there's a built-in administrator account to every Windows 10 PC that normally "hidden" of sorts. Evidence for this can be found when first setting up Windows 10 and it asks you to name the user account. If you enter the name as "Administrator" it will give you an error saying "Please choose another username"

    Is there any way I can log into this built-in administrator account and only use that account when I use my PC?

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    /u/AllTheOreos, May 31, 2020
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  2. angus Win User

    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, May 31, 2020
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  3. Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    Hi guys

    I have same issue in safe boot mode with networking!

    First of all it blocks the networking

    Then states:

    Settings cant be opened using the built in administrator account sign in with different account and try again.


    Yet clicking on windows i opens settings fine


    It also states broadband blocked, yet I can happily get on the net but at first I couldn't.

    When I asked about it the guy from Microsoft tech answers couldn't understand why I wanted to use safe boot mode with networking????????

    After he did nothing to help but emailed some scripts which didn't refer to safe mode. I rebooted and suddenly safe mode with networking worked with the net but windows 10 still claims broadband is blocked!

    Im also still getting the message on trying to unblock broadband:

    cant be opened using the built in administrator account sign in with different account and try again.

    What is going on there?
     
    Lokiroarsamba, May 31, 2020
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  4. cereberus Win User

    Is there any way I can log into the built in administrator account and only use that account?

    Undo Built-in Administrator Account tied to a Microsoft Account

    OPs post does not make sense. The built in and normally hidden Administrator account cannot login with an MSA account and does not run uwp apps.

    I think OP is confusing the Administrator account with the default Admin account initially setup which can be a local or MS account - the installer tries very hard to get you to use MSA as we all know.
     
    cereberus, May 31, 2020
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