Windows 10: I want to create an administrator account on my pc

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  1. MIASMITH2
    MiaSmith2 Win User

    I want to create an administrator account on my pc


    Hi, I need to create an administrator account on my pc with Windows 10 operating system. Can someone here help me with this?

    :)
     
    MiaSmith2, Dec 20, 2018
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  2. ANGUS
    angus Win User

    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
     
    angus, Dec 20, 2018
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  3. RISHAD K T
    Rishad K T Win User
    Unable to change my account type to Administrator and cant create a new account.

    Hi Aadil,

    I suggest you to activate Default Administrator and try creating a new Account with Administrative privileges. Try the below steps and check if you can create a new Account.


    • Press Windows key + X and select
      Command prompt(Admin).

    • Type the following command and hit
      Enter:


    net user administrator /active:yes



    Now, sign out from the current account and you will be able to see a new Administrator account. Sign in to the new Administrator Account and you may create
    a new user account     with administrative privileges. You can also change the current local user account to Administrator Account. Follow the below steps to change the current local user account to Administrator Account.


    • Begin by right-clicking the
      Start Icon of Windows, then click Control Panel.

    • Then under User Accounts and Family Safety, click
      Change Account Type.

    • Then choose the account you wish to change, and double-click it.

    • Then click on Change Account Type.

    • Then choose the Account Type you want the user to be, you can choose between Standard and Administrator.

    • Click on Change Account Type.




    After creating the new user account or changing the current account to Administrator Account, use the following command at the command prompt (as mentioned above) to disable the default administrator account:



    net user administrator /active:no



    Let us know if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Rishad K T, Dec 20, 2018
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  4. ARJAY DOM
    Arjay Dom Win User

    I want to create an administrator account on my pc

    Can't recover account but I'm The Administrator on the pc.

    You can grant an administrative right to a local user by following the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + I to open Settings.
    • Click Accounts.
    • Select Family & other people.
    • Under Other people, select the user account and click
      Change account type      .
    • Under Account type, select Administrator from the drop-down menu.
    • Select OK.

    We still recommend that you create a new Microsoft account as what the email suggested. This will also help you run and use Microsoft apps in the future.

    Regards.
     
    Arjay Dom, Dec 20, 2018
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