Windows 10: I accidently changed the admin account to an owner account and I can't get into it anymore.

Discus and support I accidently changed the admin account to an owner account and I can't get into it anymore. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,I changed my account from admin to owner and when I tried to log in after turning it off, the only account shown to log into the computer was the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Robert Hildebrand, Mar 8, 2025.

  1. I accidently changed the admin account to an owner account and I can't get into it anymore.


    Hi,I changed my account from admin to owner and when I tried to log in after turning it off, the only account shown to log into the computer was the other account on the computer that didn't have admin access. I have tried various things but I can't change anything because there is no admin account anymore. It seemed like when I changed it to an owner it deleted my account, but when I tried my fingerprint, it recognized it but said that my account needed to be elevated. The weird thing is that my account still isn't listed as an option to sign in, so I don't know what it did. My files are stil

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    Robert Hildebrand, Mar 8, 2025
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  2. Vesao Win User

    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, Mar 8, 2025
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  3. Hidden Admin Account Infected - Help

    Somehow my windows 7 hidden admin account got infected. I cannot open regedit, task manager or any virus program.. in fact.. most programs wont work.. but my regular everyday account is fine.

    The problem is this: I have been infected in my regular account before.. and running virus tools from my hidden admin account fixes them.. but I cannot do the reverse now because my regular account doesn't have access to my admin account.

    I know what the virus is.. its a rouge antivirus.. it mostly annoying.. Programs do open up for a split second before this rouge antivirus program closes it again and then lies and gives me a message that says, " Cannot open this program, the program is infected" LOL

    Its putting a lot of adware on my system but not crippling it.. but only in the admin account.

    What are your ideas?
     
    John Phoenix, Mar 8, 2025
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  4. C0zzie Win User

    I accidently changed the admin account to an owner account and I can't get into it anymore.

    How to change admin user account name?

    ah so main admin account is 'wizzle' which is what I am currently on
    I make another account called 'wizzle2' (with admin rights)
    I sign out of 'wizzle' and sign into 'wizzle2'.
    And once signed into 'wizzle2', then I do the command prompt step and find the SID for 'wizzle' that is listed and go from there?
     
    C0zzie, Mar 8, 2025
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