Windows 10: How do I recover an incorrect admin account when I don't have the info!

Discus and support How do I recover an incorrect admin account when I don't have the info! in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; When I set up a new laptop a few weeks back I managed to set up incorrectly used a microsoft account with "@gmail.co.uk" instead of "@gmail.com"...I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Kirsty Ashley, Feb 24, 2024.

  1. How do I recover an incorrect admin account when I don't have the info!


    When I set up a new laptop a few weeks back I managed to set up incorrectly used a microsoft account with "@gmail.co.uk" instead of "@gmail.com"...I thought I'd corrected as set up with correct ".com" account and have been happily using the laptop.However, I have now tried to install some new software, but it wont work as laptop wants the PIN for the ".co.uk" account for any kind of Admin changes...I created a local account to login but it I can't make it an Admin account.I'm running Windows 11 Pro. Picture doesn't seem to upload so for the record it says "User Accounts Control PanelVeri

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    Kirsty Ashley, Feb 24, 2024
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  2. PANDIT G. Win User

    Admin account locked

    My admin account is locked don,t know how to unlock but have a standard user to login please suggest can I do something from normal user to unlock the admin account.
     
    PANDIT G., Feb 24, 2024
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  3. theonedub Win User
    GPUz Incorrect Info GF117

    I've got the GT620M in a Zenbook and the newest version of GPUz has it listed as a 40nm part whereas all other info on the web suggests its 28nm. Can you investigate, W1z?

    Thanks
     
    theonedub, Feb 24, 2024
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  4. Vesao Win User

    How do I recover an incorrect admin account when I don't have the info!

    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, Feb 24, 2024
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