Windows 10: User control access, NETPLWIZ, admin accounts

Discus and support User control access, NETPLWIZ, admin accounts in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I am running Win10, home user version, build 18363. I am listed as an administrator, but I cannot do any of the functions, troubleshooting, etc. When I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by MCH_226, Mar 8, 2020.

  1. MCH_226 Win User

    User control access, NETPLWIZ, admin accounts


    I am running Win10, home user version, build 18363. I am listed as an administrator, but I cannot do any of the functions, troubleshooting, etc. When I run NETPLWIZ or o to control panel and try to change the account type the User Access Control screen pops up and says to continue, type an administrator password,, and then click yes. However, no box pops up so I can enter the password and even if there was, the "yes" box in the UAC is gray out and not functioning. When I try to go to into safe mode or try any function to answer the problem the UAC pops up again, with same results. It appears as though I am a guest user and have no access. How do I change this. As a side note, I am running O365 home user.

    :)
     
    MCH_226, Mar 8, 2020
    #1
  2. Junaid_A Win User

    Netplwiz deleted my Admin account!

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.



    • Are both the accounts listed under Advance User Accounts Control Panel (Netplwiz)?


    If yes, to convert your main account to an administrator account, you may try any of the methods listed below.



    Method 1

    From Control Panel:

    1. Login to the new account (which is currently the admin account).
    2. Open ‘Control Panel’ and click on ‘Change
      account type’.
    3. Select the main account (which is currently the standard one).
    4. Click on ‘Change the account type’ link.
    5. Select ‘Administrator’ and then click ‘Change Account Type’.


    Method 2

    From Advance User Accounts Control panel:

    1. Login to the new account (which is currently the admin account).
    2. Press ‘Win + R’ keys together on the keyboard to open the Run dialog and type the following into the Run box:
      netplwiz
    3. Select the main account (which is currently the standard one), click on ‘Properties’.
    4. Under ‘Group Membership’, select ‘Administrator’ and Apply the changes.


    Note:

    To make any prominent changes on the computer that seeks the admin privilege, we need to login as an administrator.



    Regards,
     
    Junaid_A, Mar 8, 2020
    #2
  3. kenkickr Win User
    Deleting User Accounts

    If you can access the admin account through safe mode then all you have to do to remove the other account passwords is go into User Accounts in the control panel and either delete the accounts or, I'm not sure, remove the account passwords.
     
    kenkickr, Mar 8, 2020
    #3
  4. angus Win User

    User control access, NETPLWIZ, admin accounts

    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 8, 2020
    #4
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