Windows 10: Built-in administrator account reset its password

Discus and support Built-in administrator account reset its password in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I guess human error on my part can't be completely ruled out. Glad to hear you've got it working now. I make it a practice on all my machines to... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by Espe, Jan 26, 2017.

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    Built-in administrator account reset its password


    Glad to hear you've got it working now. I make it a practice on all my machines to create a second local account and make it an administrator, a useful way back in for such 'emergencies'.
     
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