Windows 10: I changed my only user to device owner and now I can’t use it or get all my information...

Discus and support I changed my only user to device owner and now I can’t use it or get all my information... in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; i don’t have backup but if I try to use the email I had on my pc it says it’s being use, I think I can get back my user and my info... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Arthur Lapez, Jan 30, 2023.

  1. I changed my only user to device owner and now I can’t use it or get all my information...


    i don’t have backup but if I try to use the email I had on my pc it says it’s being use, I think I can get back my user and my info

    :)
     
    Arthur Lapez, Jan 30, 2023
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  2. Unknown User as Owner

    Hi Bree, thanks for stepping up to address this issue.
    As far as I know my External Drive has only been used on my PC.

    I could try to implement your suggestion and take Ownership of those Folders.
    The "Take Ownership" link is present in my right click menu, but I'm currently logged in with my Microsoft account, so perhaps it would be better if I went Properties --> Security --> Advanced & set the Owner to Administrators, no?!

    Although my mind is bugged with a new question now.
    If I change the Owner & later on I have to restore a backup (Acronis on a CD) won't I encounter problems then?
     
    witten1972, Jan 30, 2023
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  3. Would like to change from owner to administrator

    Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to change from owner to administrator. Under control panel, user account, user account, manage account, change account, change account type. Under all that is "Choose a new account type for owner ." I am listed
    as administrator. But at sign in at start up I listed as owner. As well in Power Shell ISE How I do change that ? Thank you
     
    CharlesLaMonte, Jan 30, 2023
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  4. I changed my only user to device owner and now I can’t use it or get all my information...

    Changed device name but user name remained unchanged

    Hi Norbert,

    Changing the device name may take effect after restarting your computer. It's like making some changes to your computer and needs a restart or reboot for the changes to take effect. However, we suggest that you check if the old user profile are still on
    your computer. Here are the steps on how to do so:

    • Signed out from the profile that you want to change or remove.
    • Go to System Properties.
    • Press the Windows + R on your keyboard, then yype in SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe on the dialogue box.
    • Once done, click on Settings button under User Profiles.
    • Choose the user profile that you want, then click on delete if it's still there.
    • Click Yes to confirm.

    We're looking forward to your feedback
     
    Carlos Tin, Jan 30, 2023
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