Windows 10: Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account

Discus and support Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I installed Windows 10 from Windows 7, and now I can't open Settings using my account (which is an administrator account). I apparently have to use a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by dabz, Jun 17, 2015.

  1. DABZ
    dabz Win User

    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


    I installed Windows 10 from Windows 7, and now I can't open Settings using my account (which is an administrator account). I apparently have to use a different account, but I don't have one, and with no access to Settings, I can't make another account. I tried booting into Safe Mode, but I couldn't create an account there, either -- I clicked "create new user in PC settings" (or something along those lines), but nothing happened. Does anyone have a clue what I'm supposed to do?

    :)
     
    dabz, Jun 17, 2015
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  2. WUNGRAILENG VASHI
    Wungraileng Vashi Win User

    Error: Settings can't be opened using the Built-in Administrator account. Sign in with a differnet account and try again.

    Hi Hitesh,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I can understand the inconvenience caused. This is a design by default, However, you can change it by following method:

    Enable the User Account Control for the Administrator account.

    Open Local Security Policy, go to Local Policies –> Security Options –> User Accoumt Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Build-in Administrator Account, and click
    Enabled.

    Please refer the link for more details on Local Security Policy:
    Open the Local Group Policy Editor

    Check if the issue persists. Get back to us with the response for further assistance.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, Jun 17, 2015
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  3. HITESHSATHAWANE
    HiteshSathawane Win User
    Error: Settings can't be opened using the Built-in Administrator account. Sign in with a differnet account and try again.

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    HiteshSathawane, Jun 17, 2015
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  4. MYSTERE
    Mystere Win User

    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account

    Wait, is it the built-in administrator, or a regular account that is set to be an Administrator?
     
    Mystere, Jun 17, 2015
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  5. FRAGMENT
    Fragment Win User
    You should be able to open an elevated command prompt (CMD.exe) window tho'.

    You can add a user there.

    Code: net user /add <username> <password>[/quote] optionally to put this user into the group of admins, type this after the first command

    Code: net localgroup administrators <username> /add[/quote] the problem you encounter happens with the built-in "Administrator" account.
    Or if you stop/disable app-dependent windows services.

    Oh and by the way... *Smile if you want to make it simpler you can of course go to the user accounts via the control panel, instead of via "Settings" ;-)
     
    Fragment, Jun 17, 2015
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  6. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Hello Dabz, and welcome to Ten Forums.

    The build-in Administrator will be able to open settings by pressing the Windows + i keys.

    See the blue note box at the top of the tutorial below for more details. *Smile

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...dows-10-a.html
     
    Brink, Jun 17, 2015
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  7. ANGUS
    angus Win User
    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, Sep 26, 2015
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  8. LOKIROARSAMBA
    Lokiroarsamba Win User

    Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account

    Hi guys

    I have same issue in safe boot mode with networking!

    First of all it blocks the networking

    Then states:

    Settings cant be opened using the built in administrator account sign in with different account and try again.


    Yet clicking on windows i opens settings fine


    It also states broadband blocked, yet I can happily get on the net but at first I couldn't.

    When I asked about it the guy from Microsoft tech answers couldn't understand why I wanted to use safe boot mode with networking????????

    After he did nothing to help but emailed some scripts which didn't refer to safe mode. I rebooted and suddenly safe mode with networking worked with the net but windows 10 still claims broadband is blocked!

    Im also still getting the message on trying to unblock broadband:

    cant be opened using the built in administrator account sign in with different account and try again.

    What is going on there?
     
    Lokiroarsamba, Feb 13, 2016
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  9. BPGEORGEMICHAEL
    BpGeorgeMichael Win User
    I am having the same issue as Lokiroarsamba . Except I have not been able to get the system to open at all in safe mode with networking.
     
    BpGeorgeMichael, Apr 4, 2018
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