Windows 10: Can't disable "Administrator" account.

Discus and support Can't disable "Administrator" account. in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; There is this account I activated called "Administrator" to change my user folder but it didn't work so when I tried to disable it said "Operation... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by CamdenHardwick, Mar 3, 2019.

  1. CAMDENHARDWICK
    CamdenHardwick Win User

    Can't disable "Administrator" account.


    There is this account I activated called "Administrator" to change my user folder but it didn't work so when I tried to disable it said "Operation completed sucessfully" and it was still there so I restarted my PC but it was still there and I even tried deleting the account but I can't because it's Built-In.


    Any ways I can disable it?

    :)
     
    CamdenHardwick, Mar 3, 2019
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  2. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    i disable my administrator account

    Here is the correct way to do such things:

    • Create a spare admin account, same as you ask the locksmith to cut a spare house key.
    • Test the spare account, same as you would test the spare house key.
    • Promote your account to admin level.
    • Test your account.
    • Disable the Administrator account.
    By taking Step 5 as the first step, you painted yourself into a corner. You must now ask a friend to create a bootable Windows Repair flash disk, using the command RecoveryDrive.exe. Use it to boot your machine into Windows Repair Mode, then use System Restore
    to set Windows back to a point then the Administrator account was active.
     
    Frederik Long, Mar 3, 2019
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  3. ANGUS
    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 3, 2019
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  4. MAFIA97
    mafia97 Win User

    Can't disable "Administrator" account.

    Youtube disabled my account, help please

    the page where is said account disabled , it also showed a link saying next step is to contact us,
    i ran that link and reported the problem, still no reply
     
    mafia97, Mar 3, 2019
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