Windows 10: Can't change my administrator settings

Discus and support Can't change my administrator settings in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am trying to watch training videos on YouTube foster parenting videos and it keeps saying the network administrator has it set to where they can't be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MicheleGoguen, Mar 24, 2025.

  1. Can't change my administrator settings


    I am trying to watch training videos on YouTube foster parenting videos and it keeps saying the network administrator has it set to where they can't be watched. So after Googling and researching, found out the admin. is ME, lol. I've been on my admin page, settings, network & security, EVERYTHING. And I can't figure out what I must've changed to cause this. The last time I made changes was likely when my teens were still at hoe youngest is now 23 so it's been a bit. HELP!

    :)
     
    MicheleGoguen, Mar 24, 2025
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  2. angus Win User

    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, Mar 24, 2025
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  3. how to change administrator on my computer

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    As I understand that your administrator account has been changed to another account as administrator. We will help you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the account settings as administrator and check if it helps.

    1. In the search type as “user accounts”.

    2. Click on “change your account types”.

    3. All the user accounts will be listed there, under your account you can select as administrator.

    4. The account will be changed to administrator.

    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Mar 24, 2025
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  4. Sasqui Win User

    Can't change my administrator settings

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Mar 24, 2025
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