Windows 10: How did I become a second Administrator on my Dad's PC when neither of us created it?

Discus and support How did I become a second Administrator on my Dad's PC when neither of us created it? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Recently, my dad's PC started showing two Administrators. Both use his password, but both show me and my Gmail account when logged in. I don't live... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Posse96 Moore, Nov 9, 2024.

  1. How did I become a second Administrator on my Dad's PC when neither of us created it?


    Recently, my dad's PC started showing two Administrators. Both use his password, but both show me and my Gmail account when logged in. I don't live with him and neither of us set this up?

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    Posse96 Moore, Nov 9, 2024
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  2. Fortitude Win User

    Is it advisable/useful to have a second (full) Administrator account?

    Firstly, I should say that someone suggested this Forum to me and it's one of the most useful things that I have come across on the Internet!
    I read somewhere that one way to safeguard your system is to create a second Administrator account in addition to the one that is built-in in Windows, so that should there be a problem with the "original" Administrator account you would use the second one to restore the first one.
    If this is indeed advisable, what are the steps to do it? I presume that I should password-protect the second Administrator account.
    Would I have the second Administrator account always enabled and the original Administrator account always disabled?
     
    Fortitude, Nov 9, 2024
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  3. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Nov 9, 2024
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  4. How did I become a second Administrator on my Dad's PC when neither of us created it?

    PC Build Steps

    all parts should be here by friday...any last advice? I will follow the step lists we created guys...
     
    anandsap123, Nov 9, 2024
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