Windows 10: New user called Administrator just appeared on my laptop, and i can't remove it

Discus and support New user called Administrator just appeared on my laptop, and i can't remove it in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; It wasn't there when i logged in earlier today, but when i did just now, there it was. It doesn't show up when i check the "Other Users" section so i... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by OmegaUprising, Oct 15, 2023.

  1. New user called Administrator just appeared on my laptop, and i can't remove it


    It wasn't there when i logged in earlier today, but when i did just now, there it was. It doesn't show up when i check the "Other Users" section so i can't delete it through there, and using the command prompt screen hasn't worked either. I'm worried that its someone who is attempting to gain access to my info.

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    OmegaUprising, Oct 15, 2023
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  2. Removing a "hidden" user and user files

    Thanks for your patience. I was able with "Net User" to remove the left over user. It no longer appears when I invoke Net User.

    Now for the user's folder which remains behind. After performing the series of steps that you suggested, I attempted to delete this folder. The result again was an error message about permission
    New user called Administrator just appeared on my laptop, and i can't remove it 1579d3b5-d6d3-4481-ad8c-0dae5f689a1a.jpg

    "Administrators" appears on the list in the list of advanced security.
     
    RobertOBollinger, Oct 15, 2023
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  3. Arun B J Win User
    Changing administrator for new windows 10 laptop

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    To change the Account type follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on change your account type.

    • Select standard account.

    To delete the account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Select the user account.

    • Click on Delete the account.

    To create the new user account follow the steps.


    • Press Windows + X, click on User Accounts.

    • Click on Manage other Account.

    • Click on Add A new user in PC setting.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Oct 15, 2023
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  4. Brink Win User

    New user called Administrator just appeared on my laptop, and i can't remove it

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    Brink, Oct 15, 2023
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