Windows 10: Change PC Owner/Administrator

Discus and support Change PC Owner/Administrator in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi Guys -Hoping someone could provide a little guidance/help.I got a new Windows laptop so I am giving my Mom my old one. My email address is... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MelissaNorton1, Jun 19, 2021.

  1. Change PC Owner/Administrator


    Hi Guys -Hoping someone could provide a little guidance/help.I got a new Windows laptop so I am giving my Mom my old one. My email address is currently the primary administrator on this laptop. I want to remove my Windows account completely from the old laptop aka I want all my acount information off the old laptop and set my Mom up as the only user/administrator but I can't seem to figure out how.I added her as a family member with Administrator rights thinking I could then make myself a regular user and remove my ID but that did not work. I am still the primary on the PC

    :)
     
    MelissaNorton1, Jun 19, 2021
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  2. Would like to change from owner to administrator

    Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to change from owner to administrator. Under control panel, user account, user account, manage account, change account, change account type. Under all that is "Choose a new account type for owner ." I am listed
    as administrator. But at sign in at start up I listed as owner. As well in Power Shell ISE How I do change that ? Thank you
     
    CharlesLaMonte, Jun 19, 2021
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  3. Unknown User as Owner

    Hi Bree, thanks for stepping up to address this issue.
    As far as I know my External Drive has only been used on my PC.

    I could try to implement your suggestion and take Ownership of those Folders.
    The "Take Ownership" link is present in my right click menu, but I'm currently logged in with my Microsoft account, so perhaps it would be better if I went Properties --> Security --> Advanced & set the Owner to Administrators, no?!

    Although my mind is bugged with a new question now.
    If I change the Owner & later on I have to restore a backup (Acronis on a CD) won't I encounter problems then?
     
    witten1972, Jun 19, 2021
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  4. RuthRich Win User

    Change PC Owner/Administrator

    Change registered owner and administrator

    How do I change my registered owner name? And, administrator name?
     
    RuthRich, Jun 19, 2021
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