Accidentally Deleted Administrator Account

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  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 10
       #1

    Accidentally Deleted Administrator Account


    I'm unsure if this is the proper section of the forum, but here goes. I upgraded to Windows 10 when it first was released. I had no issues initially. Randomly, my computer chose to log me in to a temporary profile. I was unable to access my files or pictures, and no amount of enabling the built in administrator and running the sfc /scannow command had any effect on the problem. It simply told me there were corrupt files that they couldn't fix. It was suggested to me that I use the built in Administrator account to delete the profile I had been logging in under. I did so, and somehow managed to delete all profiles. I am now unable to log into my computer at all. The only account available says it's the administrator account, however, when I attempt to log in it says the account has been disabled.
    I am at an utter loss as to what to do. Any advice would be appreciated.
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  2. Posts : 68,881
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello psychoviper, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    You might see if you may be able to use OPTION FOUR in the tutorial below to enable the built-in Administrator at boot.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...a.html#option4
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you. Would you happen to know how I can get my hands on a USB or disc to reboot with? My update was downloaded and I didn't get a disc or anything.
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  4. Posts : 68,881
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    If you like, you can download a Windows 10 ISO below on any computer.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/9...-download.html

    Afterwards, you can create a Windows 10 USB with the ISO.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...dows-10-a.html
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 3
    windows 10
       #5

    Brink said:
    Hello psychoviper, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    You might see if you may be able to use OPTION FOUR in the tutorial below to enable the built-in Administrator at boot.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...a.html#option4

    Hi,
    I tried to follow this tutorial. When Iam trying to download the file onto USB, I am getting stuck cos I don't have admin previlige! Any suggestions would be useful.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 3
    windows 10
       #6

    raj26may said:
    Hi,
    I tried to follow this tutorial. When Iam trying to download the file onto USB, I am getting stuck cos I don't have admin previlige! Any suggestions would be useful.
    I was fed up having to log in a password every time I had to enter my laptop. So I followed some online tutorial and ended up deleting some user accounts on my laptop. I think I accidentally deleted a lot of user profile! I still have to log in with a password to enter my laptop but I have no admin account
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  7. Posts : 68,881
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

    raj26may said:
    Hi,
    I tried to follow this tutorial. When Iam trying to download the file onto USB, I am getting stuck cos I don't have admin previlige! Any suggestions would be useful.
    Do you have another computer (ex: friends) that you could create the USB on to then use on yours later?
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  8. Posts : 3
    windows 10
       #8

    Brink said:
    Do you have another computer (ex: friends) that you could create the USB on to then use on yours later?
    Hi Brink, thanks for the quick reply.

    I have another laptop myself but have only windows 8 in it. Will that be a problem?
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  9. Posts : 68,881
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #9

    No. You will still be able to create a Windows 10 installation USB with the ISO on it. :)
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  10. Posts : 1
    Windows10Pro
       #10

    Worked Gr8!


    Brink said:
    Hello psychoviper, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    You might see if you may be able to use OPTION FOUR in the tutorial below to enable the built-in Administrator at boot.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...a.html#option4
    Thanks for the info. I used a different PC to create the Bootable USB Drive, and followed OPTION FOUR to enable the account and grant admin access to my account. Thanks!
      My Computer


 

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