Windows 10: How to fix loss of Admin?

Discus and support How to fix loss of Admin? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've been at this for a day now, I've been looking all over online and all the answers I've been getting haven't fixed it. I believe this all started... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EmergentNewt875, Jul 21, 2023.

  1. How to fix loss of Admin?


    I've been at this for a day now, I've been looking all over online and all the answers I've been getting haven't fixed it. I believe this all started because I had downloaded a VPN named "Hamachi" to play MineCraft Lan with a friend, I was dumb and used a old installer almost a year old, looking back on it I feel really, really dumb. My account still has Admin abilities for the most part, but there are some places that claim that I do not have the required permissions. Also I am the owner of my pc, considering I spent a large sum of money for it, built it, and installed the OS all on my own

    :)
     
    EmergentNewt875, Jul 21, 2023
    #1
  2. Namslas90 Win User

    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Jul 21, 2023
    #2
  3. Locked Out of Admin Account

    Hello Linda,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    1. Are you using a Microsoft account or a local account?
    2. Which version of Windows 10 you are using currently?
    3. Is the other user account an admin account?


    I suggest you to try using the on screen keyboard at the login page and check if you are able to login to the PC.



    1. At the login screen click on the
      ease of access icon at the bottom right hand corner.
    2. Click on the on screen keyboard to open it.
    3. Type the password and try to login.

    If you are using a Microsoft account, I suggest you to refer the article on

    how to reset your Microsoft account password
    .



    However, if you are using a local account, then I suggest you to refer the article on

    reset your Windows 10 local account password
    .



    Note: While performing these steps, there might be a risk of data loss. You may take a backup of the data before performing the steps.



    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.



    Regards,

    Prakhar Khare

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Jul 21, 2023
    #3
  4. How to fix loss of Admin?

    loss of MIDI

    Hello Aaron,

    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing sound issue with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps:

    Step 1: Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
    and check.

    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
    checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Troubleshooting
      and select it.
    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
      Troubleshooting window.
    • Select the Hardware and Device options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter.

    Step 2: I suggest you to try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the below Microsoft article and check if it helps.

    Fix sound problems


    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue to assist you further.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Jul 21, 2023
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