Windows 10: Computer I no longer have the Admin log-in for

Discus and support Computer I no longer have the Admin log-in for in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi all! I have a Dell desktop that was my old work computer. It's been a couple years since I used it last but I was going to let my son use it for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by GigiGalaxy, Apr 20, 2020.

  1. GIGIGALAXY
    GigiGalaxy Win User

    Computer I no longer have the Admin log-in for


    Hi all! I have a Dell desktop that was my old work computer. It's been a couple years since I used it last but I was going to let my son use it for games and such. However, neither my former supervisor nor I can remember the old Admin log-in info and as a result it will not accept any downloads or changes. It runs Windows 7, and I hear that installing Windows 10 will allow it to restore so we can have a fresh start. Before I go to that trouble can any one confirm if that is true? We really just need to wipe it and start over. Thank you in advance!

    :)
     
    GigiGalaxy, Apr 20, 2020
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  2. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User

    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Apr 20, 2020
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  3. MATT18
    Matt18 Win User
    admin rights keep disappearing!?!!

    Hi guys,

    I am actually having a problem at work that our IT department hasn't been able to figure out. I am supposed to be a member of the admin group. We are on a domain. The problem is that everytime I reboot the computer I loose my admin rights(no longer in the administrator group) and just become a normal user again. I have tried googling this and didn't get to many results.
    I believe IT is just giving me local admin rights, not admin rights for the whole domain.

    Any suggestions?

    EDIT: It is on Windows XP Pro.
     
    Matt18, Apr 20, 2020
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  4. PAVAN_N
    Pavan_N Win User

    Computer I no longer have the Admin log-in for

    how to enter admin page.

    Hi Jerome,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community,

    Are you referring to log into Admin account in the computer?

    If you are referring to log into Admin account follow the steps below.

    • Click on Start button and select Accounts on the top left corner.
    • You can see all the accounts in the computer. Choose the one with admin rights and log in.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Pavan_N, Apr 20, 2020
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