Windows 10: Administrator account disappeared

Discus and support Administrator account disappeared in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hello, So basically I think that I made my administrator account disappear. If I remember correctly I manually changed the administrator account's... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by 14'', Apr 2, 2020.

  1. 14''
    14'' Win User

    Administrator account disappeared


    Hello,


    So basically I think that I made my administrator account disappear.


    If I remember correctly I manually changed the administrator account's user in the program files folder which had a letter "ā" to a simple "a". After I applied the changes the search bar stopped working - also the sound, date and language tabs in the bottom right stopped working.


    So I restarted my pc and the next thing I know, there are only local accounts which I didn't see before on the lockscreen. The administrator account nowhere to be seen.


    Help would be greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    14'', Apr 2, 2020
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  2. JOHN ZAB
    John Zab Win User

    windows 10 administrator account disappeared

    Hi,

    To further isolate the issue regarding with the missing admin account, kindly give us details on the following:

    • Which steps have you tried previously?
    • The admin account you lost, was it a Microsoft account or local account?
    In the meantime, you can enable the built-in Administrator account on your PC by trying these steps:

    • Press Windows + X then select Run.
    • Type net user administrator / active:yes.
    • Close the Command Prompt (Admin).
    • The built-in administrator account will now be available to sign-into.
    We look forward to your response.
     
    John Zab, Apr 2, 2020
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  3. NIGHTHAWKX
    NighthawkX Win User
    administrator account disappeared

    Hi Kimberly, my name is Max and I'm an independent advisor.

    I suggest you enable hidden administrator account on your computer so that you can log in to the hidden admin account and check your original account.

    Step 1: Tap on the Start Menu - Look for Command Prompt and Right-click on it - Run As Administrator - Type in the following command and click on Enter

    net user administrator /active:yes

    Step 2:

    - Type in Exit and click on Enter.

    - Restart the computer once - Log in to your Original Account. Check the error messages.
     
    NighthawkX, Apr 2, 2020
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  4. ANGUS
    angus Win User

    Administrator account disappeared

    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 2, 2020
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