Windows 10: Password Policy / Built in Administrator

My PC was set up by somebody I can no longer contact. It does not have an Administrator account, just user administrators. To recreate some missing dll files I need to run System File Checker, sfc but to do this it must be run from an Administrator account. So - I need to temporarily enable the built in Administrator. I have tried to do this but I get a popup telling me the password does not meet the password policy. I think I know where to change the password policy but cannot work out which combination of enable / disable / length etc. I need so as I can enable the built in Administrator.&

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Accessing Password Policy in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you would like to set Password policy. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

To assist you better, I would like to know what happened when you try to change the policy. Did you get any error message?

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

You must log in as administrator to access these settings.

• 
  Press Windows key + R and type secpol.msc
  and press enter.
  
• 
  The Local Security Policy window will open. Now from the left pane, choose
  Password Policy from under Account Policies.
  
• 
  On the right side, choose Maximum password age.
  
  
• 
  If you wish the password to never Expire, set the value to
  0.
  

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

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

 

Windows10 think my local user admin as Built-in Administrator. App can't be openen using the built-in administrator account

Hi Abdullah,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the operating system. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating. We are here to help you in resolving the issue.

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted system settings/ system files. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: I suggest you to check if Built-in Administrator account is enabled. If so, try to disable.

Step 1: Follow the steps toDisable Built-in administrator.

• • Press Windows + X key together on your desktop screen.
    
  • Click on Command Prompt (admin) to open
    Command Prompt.
  • Type the following command and hit Enter:
  • net user administrator /active: no (Check for the spaces)
    

Restart the computer and check with the status of this issue.

Step 2: Also, I suggest you to refer to the below thread replied by
Marilyn O on November 22, 2012 as this suggestion has helped many others and check if it helps you as well.

App can't open with built in administrator account


Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.