Windows 10: Would like to change from owner to administrator

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to change from owner to administrator. Under control panel, user account, user account, manage account, change account, change account type. Under all that is "Choose a new account type for owner ." I am listed as administrator. But at sign in at start up I listed as owner. As well in Power Shell ISE How I do change that ? Thank you

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Owner/Administrator Name Change

Hi James,





Editing the user profile depends on the type of your account. Before we proceed, we would like to confirm if you’re using a Microsoft account or a local account.



If you are using a Microsoft account, you can edit the sign-in name by following the steps below:

• Go to Settings.
• Select Accounts.
• Click Your info.
• Click the Manage my Microsoft account link.
• On your Profile, click Edit name.
• Change your username.
• Hit Save.
• Restart your computer.

If you have a local account, you can edit it by going to the Control Panel. Follow these steps:

• Type Control Panel in Search.
• Launch Control Panel.
• Click the Change account type link.
• Select your local account.
• Click the Change the account name link.
• Enter the new credentials.
• Hit Change Name.

Let us know if you need additional assistance.

 

Unknown User as Owner


Hi Bree, thanks for stepping up to address this issue.
As far as I know my External Drive has only been used on my PC.

I could try to implement your suggestion and take Ownership of those Folders.
The "Take Ownership" link is present in my right click menu, but I'm currently logged in with my Microsoft account, so perhaps it would be better if I went Properties --> Security --> Advanced & set the Owner to Administrators, no?!

Although my mind is bugged with a new question now.
If I change the Owner & later on I have to restore a backup (Acronis on a CD) won't I encounter problems then?

 

changing owner/administrator

Start by creating a new account for her.

See steps:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/create-manage-...

After creating the account, change the account privilege to Administrator.

Click Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other people

Click the new account you created

Click Change account type

Click in the list box

Choose Administrator

Click Next

Log out and sign into the account to make sure it works.

Click Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other people

Click the old account

Click Change account type

Click in the list box

Choose Standard User

Click Next

You can also delete it if you want.

Learn more about donating or handing down a computer:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/safely-sell-do...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
on the site before you decide to download and install it.