Windows 10: Do I need a separate admin account in Windows 11?

Discus and support Do I need a separate admin account in Windows 11? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My own account has admin privileges, but I have a separate Admin account in addition to the built in Administrator account. Not sure I recall creating... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by PeterCStiles, Dec 23, 2022.

  1. PETERCSTILES
    PeterCStiles Win User

    Do I need a separate admin account in Windows 11?


    My own account has admin privileges, but I have a separate Admin account in addition to the built in Administrator account. Not sure I recall creating it to b e honest.Do I need this separate account?

    :)
     
    PeterCStiles, Dec 23, 2022
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  2. VESAO
    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:
     
    Vesao, Dec 23, 2022
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  3. 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, Dec 23, 2022
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  4. NINKOBEI
    NinkobEi Win User

    Do I need a separate admin account in Windows 11?

    windows 7 hidden admin account infected

    visit safemode, log into admin account. download malwarebytes (or transfer from usb). run malwarebytes. exit safe mode. run an updated malwarebytes on admin account. eat some pie ;D
     
    NinkobEi, Dec 23, 2022
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