Windows 10: How do I create a new Admin account?

I cannot find the password for the Admin account, and when I try to add new software (virus protection, etc.) I am prompted for the password before being allowed to perform the addition or update. PLEASE HELP.

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Admin account corrupted

Hi Joshua.

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.

I suggest you enter into safe mode and enable built-in administrator and check.

Step 1: Start computer in safe mode.

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  Type Settings in the search box on the desktop, select
  Settings.
  
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  Here select Change pc settings and then
  General.
  
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  Scroll down to Advanced startup, click
  Restart now.
  
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  Click on Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and Startup Settings.
  
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  Click Restart, select
  Safe mode and then press Enter.
  

Step 2: Enable Built-in administrator.

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  Open the Task manager. Here’s a tip: Press
  CTRL + Shift + ESC.
  
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  Click File >
  Run New Task.
  
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  Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
  
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  Type CMD.
  
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  Type the following command and hit
  Enter:
  

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  net user administrator /active: yes
  (Check for the spaces)
  

6. Now log off from the current user and try to login to the administrator account that is enabled.

Note: Please follow the same steps and type
net user administrator /active: no to disable admin account after the troubleshooting is done.

Step 3: Create a new user account in Safe Mode and give admin privileges to the new account.

Create a new user account

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-set-up-accounts

After creating new user account, press Windows key, type
Mange your account and hit Enter. Click on Family
and other users and select the newly created account. Now change the account type to
Administrator.

Keep us posted with the status of the issue to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

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

 

How to create new Admin account


Option Three here:
User Account - Add in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

Make sure you are following the steps in Option Three.
Then make sure to do step 7 under Option Three after the new account is created.