Windows 10: Suddenly I need admin perms... But I am logged in on my administrator account

Discus and support Suddenly I need admin perms... But I am logged in on my administrator account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Since adding a new account on this computer I think at least this is when this problem arose, whenever I am on my main account, deleting regular files... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Windows Category - All, May 6, 2020.

  1. Suddenly I need admin perms... But I am logged in on my administrator account


    Since adding a new account on this computer I think at least this is when this problem arose, whenever I am on my main account, deleting regular files now requires permission.



    Suddenly I need admin perms... But I am logged in on my administrator account 27d553fa-f5c7-4278-a9f0-1a01ae015e07?upload=true.png


    This is just a regular folder in my Downloads, yet I am not allowed to remove it. It seems I require permission... But if I go to my account info I can see that it says I am the administrator. What's going on? How can I fix this?

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    :)
     
    Windows Category - All, May 6, 2020
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  2. 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, May 6, 2020
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  3. Log into Windows 10 as The Administrator, not the Local Administrator

    Hello,

    I request you to enable built-in admin account and create a new account with all admin rights.

    Steps to Enable Built-In Administrator account.


    • Press Windows key + X.

    • Select Command prompt (Admin).

    • Type “net user administrator /active:yes”.

    • Once you’re done, you can access your built-in administrator account by logging off your current account anytime.

    Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:

    • Go to Start menu and then click on Settings.
    • Choose Accounts and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
    • Select Add an Account.
    • Enter a user name and press Next.
    • Click on Finish.
    • Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    • Check if issue persists.

    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), May 6, 2020
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  4. Solaris17 Win User

    Suddenly I need admin perms... But I am logged in on my administrator account

    System Admin Shenanigans?

    No problem chief its pretty simple to do but usually a multi stage process.

    Create an admin account using the control panel.

    Then log out and log into the new admin account so windows builds it.

    Then log back out and log into the super admin account your currently on.

    go into your user directory and copy all of your primary user folders copy everything [CTRL+A] and copy them via right click and copy.

    then go into your NEW user account and paste and allow overwrite of all the folders and files.

    after it is done log into the new account and make sure everything is working correctly. if it is go to your super admin user account folder and delete all of your private data pictures documents etc.

    then open up a command prompt as administrator and type the following

    net user Administrator /active:no

    and hit enter.
     
    Solaris17, May 6, 2020
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