Windows 10: Other User is the only account

Discus and support Other User is the only account in User Accounts and Family Safety to solve the problem; Hi, its no great loss, I backed everything up. but my PC, I was using for basic testing and web stuff, is now not letting me in, I did the free... Discussion in 'User Accounts and Family Safety' started by websponge, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. websponge Win User

    Other User is the only account


    Hi,
    its no great loss, I backed everything up. but my PC, I was using for basic testing and web stuff, is now not letting me in,
    I did the free upgrade, all good. decided, what the hell, lets reset the lot. (using the delete everything option)

    Windows 10 boots fine, but the only login I have is "other user" no combination works to get in.

    upgraded the laptop, did the same, and it was all hunky dorey.. asked for a user on start up etc..

    am I screwed?

    :)
     
    websponge, Jul 30, 2015
    #1
  2. Riel Alc Win User

    Deleting other user account only blocks access.

    Hi Spencer,

    For better assistance, we'd like to know the following:

    • Which version and build of Windows 10 are you running on your computer?
    • Were there any changes made to your computer prior to the issue?

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Jul 30, 2015
    #2
  3. Deleting other user account only blocks access.

    I created an extra user account just to test out the mechanics, however, when I tried to delete the account, I found it may not be possible.

    When I look in the settings under accounts, I do not get the "Remove" option, so I deleted it through the control panel using my administrator account. However, while I selected delete data, then delete account, the account in question still appeared in
    the accounts section of the account settings. All this process accomplished was to block the user, which could be done with one click in the user settings.
     
    SpencerBlackthorne, Jul 30, 2015
    #3
  4. websponge Win User

    Other User is the only account

    Not quite sure why this has been moved here, as its a definite upgrade issue. I hope someone can provide assistance.
     
    websponge, Jul 30, 2015
    #4
  5. same problem with me, initally everything worked, but my dad wanted to change the name on the local account (not MS account), so i checked some stuff and may have accidently removed one of the home users in netplwiz... now when i boot, i get to log in screen with the name that was there before (so that meant whatever i did had no affect on the name) and no password combination works... i am unsure how to proceed. i tried to reset pc and keep my personal files but same issue faces me, an account that i don't know the password to

    solved my issue using this: Administrator account - Enable or Disable in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    make sure you got windows 10 iso on usb first!
     
    poolwizard, Jul 31, 2015
    #5
  6. Sidnyrb Win User
    Sidnyrb, Apr 5, 2018
    #6
Thema:

Other User is the only account

Loading...
  1. Other User is the only account - Similar Threads - User account

  2. User Account control order of log in

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    User Account control order of log in: Hello, I am trying to add adobe animate on my computer but the user account control thing pops up. It says add username and password. I know what they are but I dont know in what order to put them in. There is only one text box to put both things in. And just to clarify I am...
  3. User Account control order of log in

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    User Account control order of log in: Hello, I am trying to add adobe animate on my computer but the user account control thing pops up. It says add username and password. I know what they are but I dont know in what order to put them in. There is only one text box to put both things in. And just to clarify I am...
  4. How to limit the number User Account allowed to be added to a Windows device sign-in.

    in User Accounts and Family Safety
    How to limit the number User Account allowed to be added to a Windows device sign-in.: I'm looking for a way to restrict a child's ability to bypass their account restrictions by adding a new account to a windows device. Any advice?...
  5. How to limit the number User Account allowed to be added to a Windows device sign-in.

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    How to limit the number User Account allowed to be added to a Windows device sign-in.: I'm looking for a way to restrict a child's ability to bypass their account restrictions by adding a new account to a windows device. Any advice?...
  6. How to limit the number User Account allowed to be added to a Windows device sign-in.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    How to limit the number User Account allowed to be added to a Windows device sign-in.: I'm looking for a way to restrict a child's ability to bypass their account restrictions by adding a new account to a windows device. Any advice?...
  7. Report user taking over my first and last names on their MSN account

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Report user taking over my first and last names on their MSN account: Previous user Jackie Treehorn MSN Community/Forums has edited her name as it posts on the MSN Forums to 'Jose Galindez is a majorPeterEater' which is also vulgar and pornographic. How can this be quickly reported/escalated to Microsoft and/or this account disabled until the...
  8. Report user taking over my first and last names on their MSN account

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Report user taking over my first and last names on their MSN account: Previous user Jackie Treehorn MSN Community/Forums has edited her name as it posts on the MSN Forums to 'Jose Galindez is a majorPeterEater' which is also vulgar and pornographic. How can this be quickly reported/escalated to Microsoft and/or this account disabled until the...
  9. how do I set up a separate account for another user on my computer

    in Windows Hello & Lockscreen
    how do I set up a separate account for another user on my computer: I had to set up a new computer I'm trying to set this one up the same way but Micro soft wont let me I used to have 2 separate accounts for myself and my sons business it wont let me do this now please help...
  10. how do I set up a separate account for another user on my computer

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    how do I set up a separate account for another user on my computer: I had to set up a new computer I'm trying to set this one up the same way but Micro soft wont let me I used to have 2 separate accounts for myself and my sons business it wont let me do this now please help...