Windows 10: Delete built in administrator account files

Discus and support Delete built in administrator account files in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; I enabled the built in administrator account and disabled it, what is the best method for removing all traces of it? 152433 Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by rdwray, Mar 18, 2020.

  1. RDWRAY
    rdwray Win User

    Delete built in administrator account files


    I enabled the built in administrator account and disabled it, what is the best method for removing all traces of it?

    :)
     
    rdwray, Mar 18, 2020
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  2. DARWIN DIM
    Darwin Dim Win User

    delete microsoft account from built in administrator account

    Hi,

    The delete option will not be available if you only have one account logged in on your device. In order to delete the built in administrator account, we suggest that you create another admin account. For a step-by-step guide, click this

    link    .

    Once you're done, login using the new account. The Delete the account option will be available under
    User accounts.

    Let us know should you need further assistance.
     
    Darwin Dim, Mar 18, 2020
    #2
  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 18, 2020
    #3
  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Delete built in administrator account files

    Undo Built-in Administrator Account tied to a Microsoft Account

    Hello @Converseallstar95, Delete built in administrator account files :)

    Could it be that the built-in Administrator may just be signed in to the Store app with the Microsoft account?

    If so, then you could reset the "Microsoft Store" app back to default to see if that may remove the association.

    *Arrow Reset App in Windows 10 Apps Features Tutorials

    If not, then check to see if it may be listed using step 3 in Option Two below, and can be removed.

    *Arrow Add or Delete Account in Windows 10 Mail app Browsers Email Tutorials
     
    Brink, Mar 18, 2020
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