Windows 10: Stuck on administrator has restricted access, no matter what I do

I have tried restarting my pc, I have typed in the recovery keys, I have tried everything

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System administrator and You Tube restricted mode

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

1. Are you using a local account or Microsoft account?
   
2. How many user accounts are there on the computer?
   
3. Do you have another administrator account on your computer?
   

I suggest you to refer the following link to Turn Restricted Mode on or off on YouTube - Computer - YouTube Help for YouTube.

If you are having another administrator account on your PC, you can login to the administrator account and provide administrator access to the user account. Follow the steps mentioned below.

Steps:-

1. Tap on Windows + R on the keyboard.
   
2. Type netplwiz in the run box.
   
3. Under the Users tab, click on the
   user account and click on properties.
   
4. Under Group Membership, select Administrator from the list.
   
5. Click on Apply and OK.
   

Hope it helps.

Sandeep Kumar M

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

net user administrator /active:no keeps saying access denied.

Hi Rebekah,

It's possible that you're not using an elevated command prompt, causing the Access Denied error. We suggest following these steps to properly disable the built-in administrator account:

• Right-click the Start button.
• Choose Command Prompt (Admin).
• Copy and paste net user Administrator /active:no and press
  Enter. If the command isn't successful, please post a screenshot so that we can study it further.

Let us know if you're able to hide the administrator account after following these steps.

 

"ADMINISTRATOR" RESTRICTIONS PREVENT COPYING ENTIRE FOLDER YET ALLOW INDIVIDUAL FILES TO BE COPIED

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

I understand your frustration with the administrator restrictions in Windows 11. The purpose of these restrictions is to provide a layer of security and control over the system, but they can certainly be a source of annoyance and decreased productivity in certain situations.

Here are a few points to consider regarding the administrator restrictions in Windows 11:

1. Security and Integrity: The administrator restrictions are designed to prevent unauthorized modifications to critical system files and folders. This helps protect the operating system from malware, accidental changes, and other potential threats.
   
2. Granular Access Control: The ability to restrict access to entire folders, while allowing access to individual files, is a security feature. It allows system administrators to grant users the minimum necessary permissions to perform their tasks, reducing the risk of unintended changes.
   
3. Legacy Compatibility: The administrator model in Windows is based on a long-standing approach to user access control. While it may not be perfect, it maintains compatibility with legacy applications and workflows that have been built around this model.
   
4. User Productivity: You're right that the administrator restrictions can be frustrating and negatively impact user productivity, especially for power users or IT professionals. Microsoft has been working to improve the user experience in this area, but there's still room for improvement.
   

Ultimately, the administrator restrictions in Windows 11 are a trade-off between security and usability. While they can be annoying, they serve an important purpose in protecting the system and its users. However, I understand your perspective and agree that Microsoft could do more to strike a better balance between security and user productivity.

If you're facing specific issues with the administrator restrictions, there may be workarounds or alternative approaches that can help. I'd suggest exploring options like using a virtual machine, modifying user permissions, or exploring third-party tools that can help manage access control more effectively.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist