Windows 10: Unlock Administrator Account Win 10

Discus and support Unlock Administrator Account Win 10 in Windows Hello & Lockscreen to solve the problem; How do I unlock an administrator account on Win 10? I purchased the computer from my daughter and she nor my granddaughter remember the passwords. My... Discussion in 'Windows Hello & Lockscreen' started by JenWoo90, Mar 18, 2020.

  1. JenWoo90 Win User

    Unlock Administrator Account Win 10


    How do I unlock an administrator account on Win 10? I purchased the computer from my daughter and she nor my granddaughter remember the passwords. My daughter was the first owner but she allowed her daughter to use it and my granddaughter name appears on the startup screen requesting a password to be entered but she claims she does not recall it. I have tried the F8 feature to enter a safe mode but I am unable go beyond that point.

    I am quite frustrated with trying to reboot and reset the password...it is not working.


    Thank your for your assistance in advance.


    JenWoo

    :)
     
    JenWoo90, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 2020
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  3. Vesao Win User
    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, Mar 18, 2020
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  4. Zakin Win User

    Unlock Administrator Account Win 10

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown Unlock Administrator Account Win 10 :(
     
    Zakin, Mar 18, 2020
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