Windows 10: I need to remove an admistrator account created accidently

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  1. I need to remove an admistrator account created accidently


    Split from this thread. I need to remove an admistrator account created accidently by my grandson when he came to visit and does not know how he did it. My Dell laptop has the latest version of Windows 11 installed so none of the directions I can locate match what are now my options. I tired to see who was signed it but it does not show it. It just lists user, owner etc. When I go into Accounts, his is account is what opens and upper left has his picture with Administrator under it. My account is also administrator but it has the option to Remove and his does not. My user account is liste

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    VerniaClements, Nov 22, 2024
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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, Nov 22, 2024
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  3. How to close MS account that I created by accident?

    Hi kahill1918 ,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you create a new account to the computer before remove the Microsoft account.

    Follow the Microsoft help article to create new user account.

    Manage user accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support

    After creating a local account, follow the steps provided below to remove Microsoft account.

    • Press Windows + I key.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • In your accounts, at the bottom click on the account you want to remove.
    • Then click on Remove button.


    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further information, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepak K Prajapati, Nov 22, 2024
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  4. I need to remove an admistrator account created accidently

    Admistrator Account

    Hello!

    My windows 10 computer doesn't have a Admistrator account on it, because I deleted it,

    But it has an account (a normal one.)

    Simply, how do I restore Administrator rights to a normal account?
     
    Noah Wagler, Nov 22, 2024
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