Windows 10: How to Verify That I'm Logged IN As Administrator??

Can I verify I’m logged in as the Administrator and not just a User? This came up when I was starting up a newly purchased Win10 computer for the first time and it asked me to create a “PIN” number instead of an Administrator password. I entered a four-digit number for the PIN request because I was thinking that I would also be asked for an Administrator password afterward. I never was asked, so the PIN number became an Administrator password I guess. So, I have subsequently changed the PIN to our regular password which is no longer a number but an alpha-numeric password.



So, how can I verify that I’m logged in as an administrator?



Thanks,

Rick

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How to Verify That I'm Logged IN As Administrator??

Can I verify I’m logged in as the Administrator and not just a User? This came up when I was starting up a newly purchased Win10 computer for the first time and it asked me to create a “PIN” number instead of an Administrator password.
I entered a four-digit number for the PIN request because I was thinking that I would also be asked for an Administrator password afterward. I never was asked, so the PIN number became an Administrator password (I guess). So, I have subsequently changed
the PIN to our regular password which is no longer a number but an alpha-numeric password.



So, how can I verify that I’m logged in as an administrator?



Thanks,

Rick

 

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

 

Log into Windows 10 as The Administrator, not the Local Administrator

Hello,

I request you to enable built-in admin account and create a new account with all admin rights.

Steps to Enable Built-In Administrator account.

• 
  Press Windows key + X.
  
• 
  Select Command prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  Type “net user administrator /active:yes”.
  
• 
  Once you’re done, you can access your built-in administrator account by logging off your current account anytime.
  

Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:

• Go to Start menu and then click on Settings.
• Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
• Select Add an Account.
• Enter a user name and press Next.
• Click on Finish.
• Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
• Check if issue persists.

I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



Thank you.