Windows 10: Deleting an Administrator shown as Pending

I added someone with an incorrect email address so it is shown as "Admininstrator , Adult,Pending How can I delte this and start again with the correct details. I've looked everywhere but tI can't find a way to delete it.

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RealTemp General Discussion

toohot, try this.

• Run a "Command Prompt" as administrator
• enter "sc delete WinRing0_1_2_0" without the quotes. If it says the deletion is pending you will have to reboot.
• Run 3.58

 

Deleting an administrator account

Hi Imat,

Kindly follow the steps below to resolve this concern:

Step 1: Remove pin from your administrator account. Here's how:

• Log in the administrator account.
• Go to Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Go to Sign-in options.
• Under PIN, click on Remove.
• Tap Remove to confirm.
• Type in your administrator password to verify.
• Hit OK.

Step 2: Make your local account as an administrator account by following the steps below:

• Log in your local account.
• Go to Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Go to Family & other people.
• Select Change account type.
• Under Account type, select Administrator.
• Hit OK.
• Restart your computer and sign in with your administrator account.

Step 3: Remove the old administrator account. Please follow the steps below:

• Log in the new administrator account.
• Go to Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Go to Family & other people.
• Click on the admin account you want to remove and hit Remove button.
• When you see a confirmation dialog, select Delete account and data.

Hope this information helps. In case you need further assistance, kindly reply to us.

 

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