Windows 10: I accidentally lost admin access

Discus and support I accidentally lost admin access in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I accidentally demote myself to standard account on windows 10 . And created a new admin account but I can't sign in to my new admin account whenever I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by LuckyYadav3, May 9, 2021.

  1. I accidentally lost admin access


    I accidentally demote myself to standard account on windows 10 . And created a new admin account but I can't sign in to my new admin account whenever I tried to log into it , it shows "you need to install an app for this task " and when i click on yes it bring me to the login screen and nothing happens can anyone fix it or can anyone tell how can i get admin access to my standard account without log on to admin account and also i can't enable hidden admin account it show access is denied pls tell me a way to get admin previlledge without bootable usb pls

    :)
     
    LuckyYadav3, May 9, 2021
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  2. Access denied to C disk and lost admin rights to system admin account

    Hi everyone, i lost administrator right then I can't access c drive so how to solve this problem, please give me step to step instructions for solve this problem

    Modified title from: (SOLVED] Access denied to C disk and lost admin rights to system admin account)
     
    ROHIT singh RAWAT, May 9, 2021
    #2
  3. Lost admin access

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Community. I understand your concern, we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

    I would suggest that you perform the step mentioned below and check if the issue persist:

    Method 1: Change the account to admin.


    • Click on the Start Menu,
      locate and click on “Settings” which is located on the left menu pane.

    • Then click on “Accounts”, locate
      “Family and other Users” located on the left menu pane.

    • On the navigation window, you will be able to view all the accounts that have been created in your computer. Click on the account that you choose to switch to administrator account.

    • You will find the option to “Change Account Type”, click on it. Then you will find a drop down list where you can change the user account to admin. Make the changes to your liking and restart computer.
    Hope this information helps.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, May 9, 2021
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  4. Namslas90 Win User

    I accidentally lost admin access

    admin password?

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

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, May 9, 2021
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