Windows 10: admin removal

Discus and support admin removal in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I bought this laptop at a pawnshop not to long ago and the admin account was still on the computer . how do I remove that account off my computer and... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by josh.0, May 16, 2020.

  1. JOSH.0
    josh.0 Win User

    admin removal


    I bought this laptop at a pawnshop not to long ago and the admin account was still on the computer . how do I remove that account off my computer and create a admin account for me

    :)
     
    josh.0, May 16, 2020
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  2. VESAO
    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, May 16, 2020
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  3. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User
    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, May 16, 2020
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  4. BREE
    Bree Win User

    admin removal

    running DOS as ADMIN

    I suggested that in post #4 but @bromberg doesn't seem to have tried it yet...
     
    Bree, May 16, 2020
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