Windows 10: remove/ switch current administrator

hey how do i switch the administrator or remove the current administrator account and make a new one?

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Removing/changing Administrator

Hi Mike,

We are sorry to hear about the loss.

Before assisting we would like to know:

The account you are speaking about is it a Microsoft Administrator Account or a Local Administrator Account?

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  If it is a Microsoft Administrator Account then Password cannot be removed.
  
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  In order to remove the Password Protection for a Local Administrator Account you would need to Enable the Build In Administrator Account. This will help you in removing the Password.
  
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  To Enable the Build In Administrator Account Please follow the below steps:
  

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  Press Windows Logo + X
  
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  Click on Command Prompt (Administrator).
  
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  Type: net user administrator /active: yes
  
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  Hit Enter
  
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  Now you will be able to remove the Password, to remove the Password please follow the below link:How do I remove password protection from Windows 10 Home Insider Preview?
  

As per the Description you have mentioned as you see an error as "change settings are currently unavailable." We would request you to help us with the Screenshot of this error.

Please follow the steps provided in the below link to send a Screen shot in Microsoft Community:

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The above steps should be helpful to you, if the issue still persist, then to write back to us and we will be happy to assist you.

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

 

Upgrade to Windows 10 removed administrator account named "Administrator"

Hi Lonna,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

1) Currently are on Windows 7 or Windows 10?

2) If you are on Windows 7, are you able to see the "Administrator" account in the PC?

If you are on Windows 10, try to follow the below steps and check.

I suggest you to perform Safe Mode with Networking and check if you’re able to login using your Microsoft account.

Method 1: Safe mode.

Please follow below steps:

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    Click on power button at left bottom corner, press and hold
    Shift key and click on Restart.
    
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    Click on Troubleshoot.
    
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    Click on Advanced options.
    
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    Click on Startup Settings.
    
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    Click on Restart.
    
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    Login to Microsoft Account and create a new administrator account.
    

If you’re not able to login using Microsoft account then refer to below steps and check if it helps.

Method 2:
Activate Inbuilt Administrator Account.

Follow the below steps:

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    Click on power button at left bottom corner, press and hold
    Shift key and click on Restart.
    
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    Click on Troubleshoot.
    
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    Click on Advanced options.
    
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    Click on Command Prompt and enter following command.
    
    net user Administrator /active:yes
    

Now reboot your system and login to inbuilt admin account and try to reset password for other account. Once you reset password login to other account and to deactivate inbuilt admin account enter following command in elevated command prompt.

net user Administrator /active:no



Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.