Windows 10: I'm the Administrator, but a file is saying I need admin access to do anything to it.

Discus and support I'm the Administrator, but a file is saying I need admin access to do anything to it. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm the administrator for my PC, and there are no other accounts on this device. I'm trying to delete a file on my C drive menu, but it's saying I need... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by RunawaySparklers, Feb 2, 2022.

  1. I'm the Administrator, but a file is saying I need admin access to do anything to it.


    I'm the administrator for my PC, and there are no other accounts on this device. I'm trying to delete a file on my C drive menu, but it's saying I need admin privileges to do anything like delete or move it.So I checked the control panel to see if somehow I'm not the administrator. I am. So why is it doing this, and what can I do to delete it or move it?

    :)
     
    RunawaySparklers, Feb 2, 2022
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  2. Yolvi Ell Win User

    net user administrator /active:no keeps saying access denied.

    Hi Rebekah,

    It's possible that you're not using an elevated command prompt, causing the Access Denied error. We suggest following these steps to properly disable the built-in administrator account:

    • Right-click the Start button.
    • Choose Command Prompt (Admin).
    • Copy and paste net user Administrator /active:no and press
      Enter
      . If the command isn't successful, please post a screenshot so that we can study it further.

    Let us know if you're able to hide the administrator account after following these steps.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Feb 2, 2022
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  3. PeteSHP Win User
    net user administrator /active:no keeps saying access denied.

    Can't send screen shot. Entering Command prompt(admin) get "Do you want this app..." box with NO as the only choice. I have tried everything I've found on the net to enable the built in administrative account to no avail. Running Win10 OS build: 16299.125.
    HELP!

     
    PeteSHP, Feb 2, 2022
    #3
  4. angus Win User

    I'm the Administrator, but a file is saying I need admin access to do anything to it.

    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, Feb 2, 2022
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