Windows 10: Account lockdown policy but I waited for 5 hours and nothing I just built this computer...

I’ve been locked out of logging into windows for 5 hours I believe it’s called account lockdown policy and I keep seeing it only takes 30 mins but I’ve been waiting for 5 hours and I don’t know what to do please help I just built this computer please

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Error: "This app can't open - mail can't be opened using the built in admin account"

Hi Mike,

I realize the inconvenience that you are facing with accounts.

This issue might have occurred if the built-in administrator
account is enabled.

In order to assist you better on the issue, I request to provide information on the following questions:

• 
  From which user account have you logged into the system? Is it from the Microsoft account or Local account?
  
• 
  Is the issue specific to particular application?
  
• 
  When you say “After a recent update”, are you referring to a normal Windows Update or Windows Upgrade?
  

I suggest you to disable the built-in administrator account
using Group Policy Editor from the following steps and check:

• 
  Press Windows Logo + R keys, type
  gpedit.msc and click ok
  
• 
  Disable the following policy:
  

Go to Computer Configuration >>Windows Settings>Security Settings>Local Policies>Security options>User account control:admin approval mode for the built in administrator
account.

Please do get back to us with a reply so that we can assist you better.

Thank you.

 

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

 

'app' can't be opened using the Built-in Administrator account

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in accessing the Windows Apps. Do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Do let us the following to assist you better with this issue:

• Have you made any changes to the operating system prior to this issue?
• Have you enabled built-in administrator account on your computer?
• Is your current user account is an administrator account?

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ missing system files. Try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run SFC scan as it will help you to repair the corrupted files in your system and also will enhance the performance of the system.

Refer:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

Step 2: Follow the below steps to edit the Group Policy.

NOTE: Local Group Policy Editor is only available in the
Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education

Follow the below steps:

• Log-in as an administrator, press Windows + R keys from the keyboard, type
  gpedit.msc and hit Enter.
• If prompted by UAC, click on Yes.
• In the left pane of Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the location:
  Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local policies\Security Options\User Accoumt Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Build-in Administrator Account
• Click Enabled.

After that, log off and logon to check the result.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.