Windows 10: Forced into Administrator mode and can't access My Documents

Yesterday I was unable to get into my computer even though I'd been in it earlier. I'm just not being allowed to change my password so am able to do what I need as the Administrator which is fine. Except that I cannot access my Documents folder- it is not on my desktop. I've given up on getting back into my computer outside of Administrator mode so my question is: Since I'm stuck in Administrator mode, how can I access the folder called Documents?

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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

 

I am an administrator but don't have access to my documents

Hi,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

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  How many user accounts are setup on the PC?
  

I suggest you to check if issue persists in Hidden Admin account. Follow the steps to enable Hidden Admin:

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  Press Windows key + X.
  
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  Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  
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  Type ‘net user administrator /active:yes’ and press Enter.
  
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  Now check if issue persists on the Hidden admin account.
  

Please get back to us with the results of the result of the proposed suggestion.

 

Can't Access Administrator Account - Windows 10

Hi,

To resolve this issue, we suggest that you start your PC in safe mode. Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. For steps on how to start your PC in safe mode, refer to the following link:

Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10.

Once you are in safe mode, let's enable the built-in Administrator account on your PC. Follow the steps below:

• Right-click on the Start menu.
• Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
• Type net user administrator /active:yes on the command prompt, and press Enter. This command will enable the built-in Administrator account.
• Type net user administrator password on the command prompt, and press Enter. This will change the Administrator account's password to
  password.
  
• Reboot your computer, and sign in as Administrator.

Once you are signed in as Administrator, let's make your old account as Administrator. Follow the steps below:

• Right-click on the Start menu.
• Click on Settings > Accounts > Other Users.
• Click on your other account and click on Change account type.
• Under Account type, select Administrator.

Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.