Windows 10: Removing an administrator account

Discus and support Removing an administrator account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; My parents bought themselves a new PC, for them to be able to use Microsoft Word and such, I signed in with my account. Now their PC and as well as my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AlexandraDacosta, Aug 7, 2018.

  1. Removing an administrator account


    My parents bought themselves a new PC, for them to be able to use Microsoft Word and such, I signed in with my account. Now their PC and as well as my laptop have administrative uses. I don't want their PC to have my administrative use how do I remove my account from their PC without completly deleting my Microsoft account?

    :)
     
    AlexandraDacosta, Aug 7, 2018
    #1
  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    • Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    • Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code: net user test /del[/quote]
     
    Vesao, Aug 7, 2018
    #2
  3. Deleting an administrator account

    Hi Imat,

    Kindly follow the steps below to resolve this concern:

    Step 1: Remove pin from your administrator account. Here's how:

    • Log in the administrator account.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Accounts.
    • Go to Sign-in options.
    • Under PIN, click on Remove.
    • Tap Remove to confirm.
    • Type in your administrator password to verify.
    • Hit OK.

    Step 2: Make your local account as an administrator account by following the steps below:

    • Log in your local account.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Accounts.
    • Go to Family & other people.
    • Select Change account type.
    • Under Account type, select Administrator.
    • Hit OK.
    • Restart your computer and sign in with your administrator account.

    Step 3: Remove the old administrator account. Please follow the steps below:

    • Log in the new administrator account.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Accounts.
    • Go to Family & other people.
    • Click on the admin account you want to remove and hit Remove button.
    • When you see a confirmation dialog, select Delete account and data.

    Hope this information helps. In case you need further assistance, kindly reply to us.
     
    Charianne Per, Aug 7, 2018
    #3
  4. Removing an administrator account

    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:


      • Click on power button at left bottom corner, press and hold
        Shift key and click on Restart.

      • Click on Troubleshoot.

      • Click on Advanced options.

      • Click on Startup Settings.

      • Click on Restart.

      • 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:


      • Click on power button at left bottom corner, press and hold
        Shift key and click on Restart.

      • Click on Troubleshoot.

      • Click on Advanced options.

      • 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.
     
    Anil Madishetty, Aug 7, 2018
    #4
Thema:

Removing an administrator account

Loading...
  1. Removing an administrator account - Similar Threads - Removing administrator account

  2. Removing administrator account

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Removing administrator account: I have been wanting to remove this administrator user on my PC for some time but am unable to, and I do not want to have to create a new user and redo all of my files for all of my games and stuff. is there any way to remove that administer users?...
  3. Removing administrator account

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Removing administrator account: I have been wanting to remove this administrator user on my PC for some time but am unable to, and I do not want to have to create a new user and redo all of my files for all of my games and stuff. is there any way to remove that administer users?...
  4. regarding removing administration account

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    regarding removing administration account: How to remove administration account in lenovo miix 3-830? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/regarding-removing-administration-account/73f1041f-47c4-46a9-9cf7-9c29cc9336f0
  5. Remove extra "Administrator" account

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Remove extra "Administrator" account: I sent my laptop into the shop I bought it from to get it fixed when the Wi-Fi stopped working. The issue is fine now, but when I received it back, I noticed there was an extra account named "Administrator". They probably did this so they could test my laptop without...
  6. remove second administrator account

    in User Accounts and Family Safety
    remove second administrator account: I have two administrator accounts on my Surface Pro 3 laptop, both are mine, I want to remove the one I don't use, but it does not allow me to remove this one , but only the other one which I need to keep, please advise !...
  7. Removal of administrator account

    in Windows 10 Updates and Activation
    Removal of administrator account: I have to remove the account of the administrator of this account because he's deceased. I'd like to take over the administration role on this computer. Could you please assist me through this difficult time?...
  8. remove administrator account

    in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security
    remove administrator account: I need to remove my account as administrator from a Windows 10 Laptop PC that is to be used by another person. What steps do I need to take please? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/remove-administrator-account/bf6237b2-7bb4-44e9-9200-5208ad5dcfd8"
  9. Removing Administrator Account

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Removing Administrator Account: Hello, I have reset my laptop which have windows 10 education installed on it and and loged in with my university account then I installed many programs and apps on it. What I want to do now is to make another account then make it administrator and login into it then (using...
  10. removal of administrator account

    in Windows 10 Customization
    removal of administrator account: As a pastor of a church we were given an HP 23-q114 computer with Windows 10. The person donating the computer to us did not remove themselves as an administrator. How do I go about cleaning the computer and adding myself as the sole administrator?...