Windows 10: Not administrator anymore / User Account Roles issue

It seems my only user on this PC isn't a administrator even though the role in Control Panel\User Accounts\User Accounts clearly says ;
<Acount Name>
<Email>
Administrator
Password protected

When running gpedit.msc it says "Windows cannot find 'gpedit.msc'. and running lusrmgr.msc creatws an Error msg saying that "the snap-in has been restricted by policy. Contact your admin for details."

Running net user administrator /active:yes in command promtp as admin yeilds "The user could not be found. More help typing NET HELPMSG 2221."

Running net user in command promtp as admin shows my account;
Administrator DefaultAccount <My Account Name>
Guest WDAGUtilityAccount
The command completed successfully.

Any help would be appreciated.

Info:
System : 64-bit OS, x64-based processor.


PowerShell info;
PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> wmic qfe list
CSName Description HotFixID InstalledBy InstalledOn
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=4343669 <PC Name> Update KB4343669 NT instans\SYSTEM 7/11/2018
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=4456655 <PC Name> Update KB4456655 NT instans\SYSTEM 9/11/2018
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=4457146 <PC Name> Security Update KB4457146 NT instans\SYSTEM 9/11/2018
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=4462930 <PC Name> Update KB4462930 NT instans\SYSTEM 10/9/2018
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=4462919 <PC Name> Security Update KB4462919 NT instans\SYSTEM 10/11/2018

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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

 

No permission on Administrator user account

Hi John,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

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

You can Enable the built in Administrator account in Windows 10, then create an Administrator account.

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

• 
  Press Windows+ X, select
  Command Prompt, and then click Run as Administrator.
  
• 
  When you are prompted by User Account Control, click Continue.
  
• 
  At the command prompt, type net user administrator /active: yes, and then press Enter.
  
• 
  Type net user administrator
  <Password>, and then press Enter.
  
  Note In this command, <Password> represents the actual password that you want to set for the administrator account.
  
• 
  Type exit, and then press Enter.
  
• 
  Log off the current user account. And login and check the are you able to open the files
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

How do i get my user account to administrator account

Hi,

To make the account an administrator account, we recommend the steps below:

• Click Start, then select Settings.
• Select Account, then click Family & other people (or
  Other people, if you're using Windows 10 Enterprise).
• Then, select Change account type.
• Under Account type, select Administrator, then hit
  OK.

Restart your machine and sign in with the new administrator account.

If the the issue still persists, we suggest to create a local user then do
the steps above again.

We look forward to your response.