Windows 10: My Administrator account got denied access when try to install app

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  1. My Administrator account got denied access when try to install app


    Im on windows 10, I dont know when it started, but for some reason i cant install or update anything in my computer, everytime i try i always get some form of "access denied" , i only have one account administrator on my pc, so i try to create another account and give it admin previledge, the new account then able to install the thing i want. now i have deleted that new account so im back with my 1 original admin account but this account still get the same error, is there a way to fix this?

    :)
     
    Ivan Sipahutar, Apr 10, 2025
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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, Apr 10, 2025
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    "Built-in administrator" still denied access to many apps and functions

    Hi Andy,

    • What is the exact error message you are getting when you try to open apps?
    I understand your concern about accessing the operating system. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating. We are here to help you in resolving the issue.

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted system settings/ system files. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Method 1: I suggest you to check if Built-in Administrator account is enabled. If so, try to disable.

    Step 1: Follow the steps toDisable Built-in administrator.

      • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
      • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
        Command Prompt
        .
      • Type the following command and hit Enter:
      • net user administrator /active: no (Check for the spaces)
    Restart the computer and check with the status of this issue.

    Step 2: Also, I suggest you to refer to the below thread replied by
    Marilyn O on November 22, 2012 as this suggestion has helped many others and check if it helps you as well.

    App can't open with built in administrator account


    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Arul_D, Apr 10, 2025
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  4. PeteSHP Win User

    My Administrator account got denied access when try to install app

    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, Apr 10, 2025
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