Windows 10: Setting up new admin in Windows 10

Discus and support Setting up new admin in Windows 10 in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have a work computer that has not been used in a while. We can't find any info on the past admin, and there are dozens of updates that can't be... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Sue Tag, Apr 11, 2019.

  1. Sue Tag Win User

    Setting up new admin in Windows 10


    I have a work computer that has not been used in a while. We can't find any info on the past admin, and there are dozens of updates that can't be installed without an admin password. I need to set myself up as the admin, but I can't do that either without "admin approval." How can I get around this? I tried a system update, but it too needs admin approval.

    :)
     
    Sue Tag, Apr 11, 2019
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  2. Namslas90 Win User

    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Apr 11, 2019
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Apr 11, 2019
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  4. angus Win User

    Setting up new admin in Windows 10

    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
     
    angus, Apr 11, 2019
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