Windows 10: deleteing old admin

Discus and support deleteing old admin in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; my exfriend set herself up as the administrator on my computer and I have no way of signing in to her account. selling laptop and need to factory reset... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by kellysmith6924, Aug 24, 2019.

  1. deleteing old admin


    my exfriend set herself up as the administrator on my computer and I have no way of signing in to her account. selling laptop and need to factory reset

    :)
     
    kellysmith6924, Aug 24, 2019
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  2. Namslas90 Win User

    admin password?

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

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Aug 24, 2019
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  3. Vesao Win User
    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Aug 24, 2019
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  4. lynnmay10 Win User

    deleteing old admin

    Go Back Windows 7 - error - must delete admin account

    HI

    Again I appreciate your effort to assist - but sadly again this does not solve my situation

    I have time left on my 30 days - the return to windows 7 option is working but stops at the point of getting ready telling me I have to delete the Admin account (I apparently created this as a part of the upgrade process)

    None of the instructions given allow me to - I have deleted the account in the family & other users section

    There is no option to delete the admin account (that I can see)

    I was given these as alternative suggestions - but they don't work either

    Method 2

    Please go to the registry editor and do the following steps:

    • Click +, to open run command. Type "regedit" and click enter.
    • Create a back of the registry. Click on Hkey and go to the File Tab, press Export and save it to your desired your location.
    • Go to the provided path HKey_LocalMachine\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\ProfileList.
    • In the profile list you will find a few SID's please find the one related to the deleted user account and delete it.
    To know which sid is related to the User Account you wish to delete just go to a particular S-1-5series and on the right side look for ProfileImagePath, you will notice c:/users/User_Account_Name.

    - when I highlight the account the delete button is greyed out

    Method 3:

    If you have enabled Built in admin account, please follow the steps below to disable Built in admin.



    • Press Windows + X key.
    • From the jump menu select Command Prompt (Admin).
    • Type net user administrator /active:no and hit enter.
     
    lynnmay10, Aug 24, 2019
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