Windows 10: Changing guest account to administrator account

Discus and support Changing guest account to administrator account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi thereI am unable to use administrator settings even though I am using the only account on my computer which is considered a guest account. I got... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Quark_, Sep 24, 2022.

  1. QUARK_
    Quark_ Win User

    Changing guest account to administrator account


    Hi thereI am unable to use administrator settings even though I am using the only account on my computer which is considered a guest account. I got typing in Windows Run: "netplwiz" and changing my account permissions to "Device Owner"Now I cannot reset the computer or use any admin settingsPlease help

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    Quark_, Sep 24, 2022
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  2. DECIMUS
    decimus Win User

    Managing guest account as administrator

    That's what I was looking for. Thanks!
     
    decimus, Sep 24, 2022
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  3. BREE
    Bree Win User
    Managing guest account as administrator

    I created a local account called Visitor and made it a member of Guests by running Netplwiz. You can run Netplwiz, select your guest account and click the Properties button. Temporarily make yours an administrator, make your changes, then set it back to just being a member of Guests.


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    Bree, Sep 24, 2022
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  4. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Changing guest account to administrator account

    How to remove Guest account?


    Try these steps and you should be able to delete the guest account:
    1. Press the WIN + X keys and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the Quick Access menu.
    2. At the Command Prompt, run this command: Code:
      Code:
      net user Guest /del
     
    Vesao, Sep 24, 2022
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