Windows 10: Accidentally opened an admin folder on my Son's account

Discus and support Accidentally opened an admin folder on my Son's account in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I accidentally opened the folder with admin permissions on my son's account. I want to have the folder ask for permission again once my son goes... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by JackClementine, Apr 30, 2021.

  1. Accidentally opened an admin folder on my Son's account


    I accidentally opened the folder with admin permissions on my son's account. I want to have the folder ask for permission again once my son goes through the laptop because its looking like its permanently unlocked for my son's account and he can search numerous files which are in it. The files is the main one &n

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    JackClementine, Apr 30, 2021
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  2. Bree Win User

    Admin accounts

    Yes.

    An admin, if they try to browse the user folder of any other user (standard or admin) will be told they don't have access, but will be offered permanent access if they wish by clicking Continue. You won't accidentally stumble across her files, but you could look for them if you were determined. Can she trust you (or can you trust yourself) not to click Continue?


    Accidentally opened an admin folder on my Son's account [​IMG]


    Even signed in as an admin, most of the time you are running processes or apps as a standard user anyway. Only when you try to do something that requires admin rights will you be asked (as in the folder example above) if you want to use your admin privileges. The 'harm' would be if you click 'Yes' on a UAC prompt before taking the time to think about what it is that you'd be allowing to run.
     
  3. 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, Apr 30, 2021
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Accidentally opened an admin folder on my Son's account

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Apr 30, 2021
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