Windows 10: Cannot do anything as an administrator, despite being an administrator!

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  1. Cannot do anything as an administrator, despite being an administrator!


    I am trying to make some changes on my laptop that require me to be an Administrator, which I am on both my Microsoft and Local Account. Despite trying both of these options, neither of them is allowing me to action the changes and still advising I require administrator access - I'm the only user on the device! I've been waiting on a '3 minute callback' from Microsoft for almost 2-hours, so if anyone out there can assist I'd really appreciate it. From what I've read online, it's an ongoing issue and sadly none of the 'fixes' I've found to date have helped. I'm running a Surface Pro 2 with Windows 10.

    :)
     
    BlackBlue_Frog, Feb 8, 2021
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    Network Administrator

    General info --> Network administrator

    You may be better off looking at the job descriptions for some of the businesses you wish to do the job for; as, some companies have varying duties and requirements.

    This is a sample at Monster.com:
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    This is another sample from America's Job Exchange:

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    95Viper, Feb 8, 2021
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  3. yogurt_21 Win User
    GAME Files for Administration

    in other words going into administration in the UK = chapter 11 bankruptsy in the U.S.
     
    yogurt_21, Feb 8, 2021
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  4. Cannot do anything as an administrator, despite being an administrator!

    GAME Files for Administration

    As a legal concept, administration is a procedure under the insolvency laws of a number of common law jurisdictions. It functions as a rescue mechanism for insolvent entities and allows them to carry on running their business. The process – an alternative to liquidation – is often known as going into administration. A company in administration is operated by the administrator (as interim chief executive) on behalf of the creditors as a going concern while options are sought short of liquidation. These options include recapitalising the business, selling the business to new owners, or demerging it into elements that can be sold and closing the remainder.
     
    FreedomEclipse, Feb 8, 2021
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