Windows 10: Created administrator account by mistake

Discus and support Created administrator account by mistake in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi, i have created an administrator account by mistake, and i have tried everything to remove it but i could not. Not from mange account, prompt cmd... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by SamFakhri, Jul 12, 2018.

  1. SAMFAKHRI
    SamFakhri Win User

    Created administrator account by mistake


    Hi, i have created an administrator account by mistake, and i have tried everything to remove it but i could not.

    Not from mange account, prompt cmd or anything else.

    Also from "manage your account under family&other people" I could not see it. it just was not there.

    Could you please help me delete this account?

    :)
     
    SamFakhri, Jul 12, 2018
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  2. 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, Jul 12, 2018
    #2
  3. RISHAD K T
    Rishad K T Win User
    Unable to change my account type to Administrator and cant create a new account.

    Hi Aadil,

    I suggest you to activate Default Administrator and try creating a new Account with Administrative privileges. Try the below steps and check if you can create a new Account.


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin).

    • Type the following command and hit
      Enter:


    net user administrator /active:yes



    Now, sign out from the current account and you will be able to see a new Administrator account. Sign in to the new Administrator Account and you may create
    a new user account     with administrative privileges. You can also change the current local user account to Administrator Account. Follow the below steps to change the current local user account to Administrator Account.


    • Begin by right-clicking the
      Start Icon of Windows, then click Control Panel.

    • Then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click
      Change Account Type.

    • Then choose the account you wish to change, and double-click it.

    • Then click on Change Account Type.

    • Then choose the Account Type you want the user to be, you can choose between Standard and Administrator.

    • Click on Change Account Type.




    After creating the new user account or changing the current account to Administrator Account, use the following command at the command prompt (as mentioned above) to disable the default administrator account:



    net user administrator /active:no



    Let us know if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Rishad K T, Jul 12, 2018
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  4. EILEEN GAL
    Eileen Gal Win User

    Created administrator account by mistake

    administrator account

    Hi,

    If you wanted to change the account type of your personal account, you must log in as the administrator. To isolate your concern, we'd like to ask the following:

    • Which version of Windows are you using? To know which version of Windows you're using, visit this

      article       for the steps.
    • Is there any administrator account setup on your computer?

    In addition, you may follow the steps on this link on how to create a local
    user or administrator account in Windows 10.

    We hope to hear from you soon.
     
    Eileen Gal, Jul 12, 2018
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