Windows 10: Setting up password for administrator

Discus and support Setting up password for administrator in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have recently given a small laptop with Windows 10 to a relative and in trying to changing the name of the administrator, I changed my status from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by SarahMSmith2020, Jan 23, 2020.

  1. SARAHMSMITH2020
    SarahMSmith2020 Win User

    Setting up password for administrator


    I have recently given a small laptop with Windows 10 to a relative and in trying to changing the name of the administrator, I changed my status from administrator, not realizing that he would need to have a password already established and did not have one. All my attempts to find out how to do this have been thwarted as the menus I expect to see do not appear when following the steps outlined. Is there a simple way to do this? Without the password, we are not able to do anything we need to do such as uninstall programs, etc., and the anti-viral software has expired. Help!

    :)
     
    SarahMSmith2020, Jan 23, 2020
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  2. MANJUNATH_H
    Manjunath_H Win User

    administrator password

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums. In this case I suggest you to try converting your account into administrator. Follow the steps below,

    1. Search for Run on
      Windows search bar.
    2. Type netplwiz in the run window and click on OK.
    3. It would prompt you for password of admin account, put in the password.

      If you have not set any password, just click on OK.
    4. Double click on the user account you want to change and go to
      Group Membership.
    5. Now select Administrator and click on
      Apply and OK.


    To set up pay support for home users, please log on to
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/contactus



    Hope it helps

    Manjunath H

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Manjunath_H, Jan 23, 2020
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  3. ANGUS
    angus Win User
    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, Jan 23, 2020
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  4. KRISHNA PRASOBH V
    Krishna Prasobh V Win User

    Setting up password for administrator

    Win10 lost UAC (administrator)password

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you forgot the administrator account password and you are unable to login. We will help you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to log in to built in administrator account and create a new administrator account.

    Please try the steps given below and check if it helps.

    Step 1:


    • From the Lock screen, click on
      Power       button.

    • Press and hold the Shift key from the Keyboard and Click on
      Restart and try to enter the Safe mode.
    Kindly try to start your computer in Safe mode from the Windows Recovery Environment. Follow the below step.

    Step 2:

    • After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot
      > Advanced options > Startup Settings >Restart.
    • After your PC restarts, select a startup setting as Safe Mode by pressing the corresponding number.
    Once you have entered into the Safe mode then, open Command Prompt and enable Built in Administrator.

    Step 3:

    Follow the below steps to enable Built in Administrator:


    • Open Command Prompt from
      Windows Recovery Environment      .

    • Copy and paste the below command and press Enter.
    net user administrator /active:yes


    • Close the Command Prompt.

    • Try to login though Built in Administrator and change the earlier password or you can create new user account.
    Refer the below link to create the new Local user account.

    Create a local user account in Windows 10

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-my/windows-10/create-a-local-user-account-in-windows-10

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

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jan 23, 2020
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