Windows 10: Admin account on computer

Discus and support Admin account on computer in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I have a computer that was originally all set up by my former boyfriend. It's his Gmail, name, and profile picture as the admin account. I never had... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Anna Hatfield, Aug 29, 2022.

  1. Admin account on computer


    So I have a computer that was originally all set up by my former boyfriend. It's his Gmail, name, and profile picture as the admin account. I never had my own. His is what I used. And i never really synced emails or anything. I even used my own Google and Hotmail for everything. His account was just the one who set up the pc. I've since added my own account as an administrator. But swapping between the 2, I don't get to keep all installed apps or background photo or anything on the desktop. Is there a way to change the account to mine without changing anything else and losing everything? I've

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    Anna Hatfield, Aug 29, 2022
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  2. Vesao Win User

    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, Aug 29, 2022
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  3. Unable to install the updates due to unknown admin account on Windows 10 computer

    Hi,

    Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

    • How many user accounts are there on your computer?
    • Are you using Microsoft account/ local account with admin rights?
    • Were you able to local the non-admin account on your computer?

    If you are able to log-in to the computer, I suggest you to try the below to check the number of user accounts on your computer.

    • Press Windows + R keys from the Keyboard.
    • Type netplwiz and click on Ok.

    Check if you have enabled the Built-in admin account on your computer. If so, try to disable and check if it helps.

    Follow the steps to Disable Built-in administrator.

    • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
    • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open Command Prompt.
    • Type the following command and hit Enter:
    • net user administrator /active: no (Check for the spaces)
    Restart the computer and check with the status of this issue.

    Reply to the post with the required information and brief description about this issue for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 29, 2022
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  4. C0zzie Win User

    Admin account on computer

    How to change admin user account name?

    ah so main admin account is 'wizzle' which is what I am currently on
    I make another account called 'wizzle2' (with admin rights)
    I sign out of 'wizzle' and sign into 'wizzle2'.
    And once signed into 'wizzle2', then I do the command prompt step and find the SID for 'wizzle' that is listed and go from there?
     
    C0zzie, Aug 29, 2022
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