Windows 10: Can't access Admin acct., admin files are still there

Discus and support Can't access Admin acct., admin files are still there in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I just transferred from Windows 7, and everything worked except for the fact that the admin account on the computer (also the superuser account) cannot... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by onion3000, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. onion3000 Win User

    Can't access Admin acct., admin files are still there


    I just transferred from Windows 7, and everything worked except for the fact that the admin account on the computer (also the superuser account) cannot be accessed. The account shows up in the Users file under the Local Disk, but I can't access it by signing out and signing in; it just doesn't show up as a possible login option.
    If you guys know anything, please help,
    Thanks,

    -Erik

    :)
     
    onion3000, Jul 30, 2015
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  2. ES_2017 Win User

    USB drive access denied No security tab Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thanks for the reply.

    I tried the hidden admin route, got a system 5 error and Access denied. The account I used to access USB has admin privilege so I am not sure why I need the hidden admin acct.

    I can't see the files but can see the usb drive only.
     
    ES_2017, Jul 30, 2015
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  3. No admin rights

    Chose the free upgrade to Windows 10 and I was listed as the administrator. Tried downloading a printer disc but was denied admin access. Started fooling with my Admin acct, added a guest, changed mine to user and have lost all abilities to access anything
    that needs Admin. Won't allow me to: net user admin/activate:yes. Can't restore to previous point because I have no Admin access. Can't even use the admin command.

    With no new disc can't do a reinstall. Any suggestions. Very frustrated. Triedlusrmgr.msc. and it didn't work.
     
    Rodger1414, Jul 30, 2015
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  4. Can't access Admin acct., admin files are still there

    Now that i look at this; I too am wondering the same thing; how do you enable the "administrator" login for the login screen?
     
    Matt Siegel, Jul 30, 2015
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  5. Linna8 Win User
    I see you got no answers, Erik, but I'm in the same boat (Windows 7). Have you learned how to fix this?
     
    Linna8, Apr 5, 2018
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