Windows 10: User Account got screwed up...

So I got curious on how to set up privileges on Windows 10 to my current account and I followed the steps,
I really don't know what's gonna happen so I just started to do so, at cmd net user active:yes and created a Guest account. I switched it to guest account and while the system is preparing up to the newly switched Guest account, it got too long, So I forced it shut down.. after turning it ON again and went to settings and cmd, this is what I received.

I'm just new here, so if ever you'll find some discrepancies on my thread, please inform me.. thanks for your help.







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Netplwiz screwed up windows user accounts

Added- I cannot make a backup with either of the accounts either. Admin password doesn't work. I NEED HELP ASAP!!!

 

Netplwiz screwed up windows user accounts

Hi Joe,

We need to isolate the concern for us to know how to resolve it. Can you still log-in to a different account on your computer? If yes, check this
article to learn what to do if you forget your Windows password. However, we also suggest that you provide us
a screenshot of the error message when you log-in.

We'll be looking forward to your feedback.

 

So I got curious on how to set up privileges on Windows 10 to my current account

What were you hoping to achieve, initially; add Family, Guest or Local Account with or w/o Admin ? All of these are different categories with their own setup procedures.

 

Hi mrgeek, thank you for the reply. I just want to achieve something, for example if I want to uninstall a software, it'll require an admininistrator password. Something like that. But unfortunately I got lost.

 

if I want to uninstall a software, it'll require an administrator password

So, you are not currently the Admin on this device ? Only that person can set privileges on new accounts.

 

Exactly, but can I make my account as an admin? So that I will not make a new account just to make it as an admin just to do so..

 

No, only the device Admin can assign admin privileges to your acct. You don't need an admin acct to uninstall some programs but you DO need his/her pass/PIN when the popup appears. I have several machines that I manage but I set them up with Local Accounts, non-admin, to reduce chance of malware install or messing up settings. They have to call me to remotely fill in my password/PIN when required.

 

Indeed,Before uninstalling, making changes to the device, it needs an admin password. I want that to happen in my device! Can you guide me? Thankyou in advanced.

 

Sorry, you NEED the device Administrator to change your account or fill in the prompt when required.

 

Hmm. It seems that I am the administrator but it just needs to do something in order to be like that. Or is it not allowed because of the OS version? Win10 Home is mine.

 

What software are you trying to uninstall ? I see from the screen shot in post 1 that you were able to open command prompt as Admin. If you can do this, activate the hidden Admin acct from an Admin command prompt. Type: Net user administrator /active:yes then Enter. This will bypass all UAC prompts.
You do NOT want to run your device under this super-admin because viruses or malware can install w/o impediment. So, restart to get back your normal account or sub no for yes in above command. Good Luck. Mark topic solved if this fixes your issue

 

Thankyou for the advice, I will de-activate it as soon I get my hands on my laptop again. I very well appreciate it.

 

Be very careful. Make sure you ALWAYS have at least one user account that is an administrator, especially when the time comes to deactivate the built-in Administrator.

If you accidentally remove all your administrators it's a very complicated process to undo that mistake.