Windows 10: Need to reset Windows 10 but have admin issues.

Hi all I really need help with my laptop. I need to reset Windows 10 but when in the repair options but I am locked out of almost all options because I'm not logging into an admin account. Issue is I can't log in to get this access. What can I do?

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admin password?

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

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Windows 10 fails to update


Thanks,

The Users list compared to the Profile list you posted earlier tell me there is not an issue with Users (a known issue where there is a profile in the list, but not actual User folder).

The error code suggests corruption in the CBS manifest:
Try these steps one at time until the issue is resolved or you run out of steps.

Is Windows activated?
No? Activate Windows 10

Launch Command Prompt (Admin)
enter the following line
reg query HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate /s
If DisableWindowsUpdateAccess REG_DWORD 0x1

launch regedit
navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
change the value of DisableWindowsUpdateAccess to 0
exit regedit
exit Command Prompt

Launch Windows Update

Try the next suggestion if the issue is not resolved.

Restore health to the component store
DISM - Repair Windows 10 Image
Step 6. To Use DISM /RestoreHealth /Source:wim Command
- OR -
Step 7. To Use DISM /RestoreHealth /Source:esd Command
Check System Files
SFC Command - Run in Windows 10
Read the front material, then
follow >> OPTION THREE <<
To Run SFC /SCANNOW Command in Windows 10

If there are integrity issues reported on screen,
Follow the instructions in >> OPTION FIVE <<
To View Only the "SFC" Scan Results from the CBS.LOG

If there are no integrity errors, Launch Windows Update

Try the next suggestion if the issue is not resolved.

Paste the following line into the address bar of File Explorer
Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\TroubleshootingLaunch System and Security > Fix problems with Windows Update
Press Advanced
Select Run as administrator
Press Next

Launch Windows Update

Try the next suggestion if the issue is not resolved.

Automatically reset Windows Update components
Download and run MS Windows Update diagnostic cab (direct download)

Launch Windows Update

Try the next suggestion if the issue is not resolved.

Manually reset Windows Updates via batch file

Windows Update - Reset in Windows 10

Launch Windows Update

 

Saving issue in Windows 10

Hi,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

1. How many user accounts are setup on the PC?

I suggest you to check if issue persists in Hidden Admin account. Follow the steps to enable Hidden Admin:

• 
  Press Windows key + X.
  
• 
  Click on Command Prompt (Admin).
  
• 
  Type ‘net user administrator /active:yes’ and press Enter.
  
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  Now check if issue persists on the Hidden admin account.
  

Please get back to us with the results of the result of the proposed suggestion.