Windows 10: No Administrator password access

Discus and support No Administrator password access in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I recently bought a used Dell laptop and was only given the password to the guest account and not the administrator password. The has Windows 10 and im... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by AliciaHalbrooks, May 31, 2021.

  1. ALICIAHALBROOKS
    AliciaHalbrooks Win User

    No Administrator password access


    I recently bought a used Dell laptop and was only given the password to the guest account and not the administrator password. The has Windows 10 and im at a loss as to what to do. I don't need the files on the laptop so how can I reset it

    :)
     
    AliciaHalbrooks, May 31, 2021
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  2. MANJUNATH_H
    Manjunath_H Win User

    administrator password

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums. In this case I suggest you to try converting your account into administrator. Follow the steps below,

    1. Search for Run on
      Windows search bar.
    2. Type netplwiz in the run window and click on OK.
    3. It would prompt you for password of admin account, put in the password.

      If you have not set any password, just click on OK.
    4. Double click on the user account you want to change and go to
      Group Membership.
    5. Now select Administrator and click on
      Apply and OK.


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    Hope it helps

    Manjunath H

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Manjunath_H, May 31, 2021
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  3. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User
    Forget hidden Administrator Account Password-Windows 10

    Hi,

    We would like to know more information regarding the issue that you are experiencing with the hidden administrator account. For better assistance, please answer the following questions:

    • Why did you access the hidden administrator account?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Why did you create a password for it?

    Regards.
     
    Dennis Mop, May 31, 2021
    #3
  4. ANGUS
    angus Win User

    No Administrator password access

    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, May 31, 2021
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