Windows 10: Unknown account on fresh install

Discus and support Unknown account on fresh install in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Just built a fresh r5 5600x 3070 tower crucial m.2 1tb all new parts as far as I'm aware. But when Installed windows there is already an account there... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Cole Wenger, Jan 18, 2023.

  1. Unknown account on fresh install


    Just built a fresh r5 5600x 3070 tower crucial m.2 1tb all new parts as far as I'm aware. But when Installed windows there is already an account there that I do not know and its asking for a pin but it says pin unavailable. It won't let me add a new account or access anything to get into the pc

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    Cole Wenger, Jan 18, 2023
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  2. borgus Win User

    Unknown accounts ?

    On several fresh W10 (HOME and PRO) installations, while tweaking permissions, an "unknown account " is listed in addition to the usual Trusted Installer, Administrators, Users, System, etc.

    It's understood that 'S' accounts are security descriptors, and most are shown as, simply, S-1-xx-x-xxxx and so forth. Here's an example of an "unknown" as copied from permissions settings...

    Account Unknown(S1-15-3-1024-1065365936-1281604716-3511738428-1654721687-432734479-3232135806-
    4053264122-3456934681)

    I don't believe that those are functional, and often they can be removed seemingly without negative consequences.
    The underlying query is: why are they created?
     
    borgus, Jan 18, 2023
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  3. Local account installation question


    I'm fairly certain that Skip this step was available in 10.0.130 - the workaround in Step 20 (back button) is no longer required.

    The currently known, as of 10.0.130, ways to create a Local account sign-in are
    • Skip this step at the MS account creation phase
    • No Internet connection during the install
    • static IP (post# 2 by Fragment) - New (to me anyway)
     
    Slartybart, Jan 18, 2023
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  4. Vesao Win User

    Unknown account on fresh install

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Jan 18, 2023
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