Windows 10: App, Account and Service Issues after Booting Different Windows Computer with my Motherboard

So, this is a bit of a tangle. I am having persistent User, App and Service issues after I tried to rescue files from a dead Windows 11 laptop - I removed the hard drive from that laptop, and plugged it into my motherboard. I expected it to boot my normal drive which is Windows 10 but to my surprise, it booted the Windows 11 drive. I then tried to copy over the files I wanted to save to the SSD drives I have, powered down the mobo, removed the laptop's drive, and rebooted my desktop. Both computers are in my Microsoft Account as my devices. Unfortunately, clearly something went wrong in thi

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Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown

 

Error: "This app can't be opened.(name) can't be opened using the built-in administrator account. Please sign in with a different account and try again." on Windows 10

Hi Melon,

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

I understand your concern about accessing the operating system. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating. We are here to help you in resolving the issue.

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

Method 1: For the laptop issue, I suggest you to check if Built-in Administrator account is enabled. If so, try to disable.

Step 1: Follow the steps toDisable 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.

Step 2: Also, I suggest you to refer to the below thread replied by
Marilyn O on November 22, 2012 as this suggestion has helped many others and check if it helps you as well.

App can't open with built in administrator account


Method 2: For desktop issue, I understand that you will have to leave the machine for a long time for it to load to the desktop.

Step 1: Now to troubleshoot on it, after the computer boots, I suggest you to check the performance of the system in Safe Mode.

Refer: Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10


Step 2: Also, I suggest you to test the issue by placing the computer in a Clean Boot state
helps in eliminating software conflicts.

Disclaimer: Putting your system in
Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Note: After troubleshooting, refer to the section “How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot” to return the computer to a
Normal startup mode.

Step 3: Follow the below steps to
place the computer in normal mode.

• Press Windows + R keys to open Run
  command.
• Type msconfig and press Enter.
• In the System Configuration window, click on
  General tab.
• Select Start-up selection as Normal startup, click on
  Apply and Ok.
• Follow onscreen instructions.

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

 

Failed to connect to a Windows Service

Hi LRichard,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Share this information to assist you better.

• When exactly do you receive this error message?
• Did you try restarting the computer?
• Have you made any changes on the computer prior to the issue?

I would like to suggest you to please check the issue in Safe mode and then in Clean boot. Follow the steps given here.

Method 1:

Place the computer in Safe mode and if the issue does not occur place the computer in Clean Boot and check for the issue.

Step 1: Safe mode.

With the Windows Startup Settings screen (formerly advanced boot options) you can start Windows in different advanced troubleshooting modes so you can find and fix problems on your PC.

To log in safe mode, run command (press windows logo button+R) and type “msconfig”

A pop-up window will open and click on boot tap and select safe mode with minimal as option

If the issue does not arise here move to step 2

Step 2: Clean Boot.

Perform a clean boot to check if any third party application is causing the issue, as clean boot helps in eliminating software conflicts. Follow these steps given in the link below to start the computer in clean boot

How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support

Warning: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

Method 2:
Check if the windows all users install agent service is started.

• Press Windows Key + R, type
  services.msc, press ENTER.
• Search for service named Windows all user install agent service.
• Windows all user install agent service should be
  manual.
• Check if it is started, if not Right click on the service and click on
  Start.

For Windows related issue or anything related to Windows Operating System, feel free to contact us and we will be glad to help.

Thank you.