Windows 10: Mystery Admin? Can't change settings!

Discus and support Mystery Admin? Can't change settings! in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Ok so, been having this issue for a few months where I can't change my password or security settings because "Security Policies on this PC are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Lavanicsan, Jan 13, 2021.

  1. /U/LAVANICSAN
    /u/Lavanicsan Win User

    Mystery Admin? Can't change settings!


    Ok so, been having this issue for a few months where I can't change my password or security settings because "Security Policies on this PC are preventing you from changing this setting". This is very strange as I should be the only admin and I'm not sure what to do. I also cannot disable virus protection because apparently, an admin disabled my ability to do so. Please please help I don't know how to fix this problem and none of the fixes to problems similar to mine are working.

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    /u/Lavanicsan, Jan 13, 2021
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  2. STERFRY7
    Sterfry7 Win User

    Can´t change flicks settings (these settings are managed by admin)


    I am having this same exact issue. I haven't found a solution anywhere. I've done the same steps you have as well. I'm running Windows 10 Pro and still no luck. Did you ever find a solution?
     
    Sterfry7, Jan 13, 2021
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  3. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User
    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Jan 13, 2021
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  4. SASQUI
    Sasqui Win User

    Mystery Admin? Can't change settings!

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Jan 13, 2021
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