cannot open cmd as an administrator (need help urgent)


  1. Posts : 5
    windows 10
       #1

    cannot open cmd as an administrator (need help urgent)


    Hi, I am unable to carry out any task as an administrator as windows prompts to click yes for running program as an admin but does not prompt for the admin password. I am unable to manage user accounts as it does the same. how to get admin rights and where to type in the password. Kindly help
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  2. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #2

    I may not have an answer for you, but I would like to clarify this:
    You said ............ as windows prompts to click yes for running program as an admin but does not prompt for the admin password.

    If one is on admin account and is prompted by UAC to confirm the action, all one needs to do is to click Yes to confirm. One does not need to enter the password.
    If one is on standard account and is prompted by UAC to confirm the action, then one has to enter the admin password.

    So, are you logged in to your admin account.
    Better still.................... are you the admin of this computer ?
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  3. Posts : 5
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #3

    davidhk said:
    I may not have an answer for you, but I would like to clarify this:
    You said ............ as windows prompts to click yes for running program as an admin but does not prompt for the admin password.

    If one is on admin account and is prompted by UAC to confirm the action, all one needs to do is to click Yes to confirm. One does not need to enter the password.
    If one is on standard account and is prompted by UAC to confirm the action, then one has to enter the admin password.

    So, are you logged in to your admin account.
    Better still.................... are you the admin of this computer ?
    Hi, thanks for the reply. It actually says : "to continue type the admin password and then click yes" (cannot click yes as it is grey)
    and does not give the option to type in the password. where am I supposed to enter the password. I actually do not know whether I am admin or not
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  4. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #4

    You don't know if you are admin or not, but do you have the admin password ?
    If you don't, forget what you wanted to do.

    To find out if you are the admin or not.................

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

    Left click at the Start button >left side, click Settings > click Accounts > right side. You should see your account.
    Does it say Administrator ?
    cannot open cmd as an administrator (need help urgent)-acct.....-admin.jpg
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 5
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #5

    davidhk said:
    You don't know if you are admin or not, but do you have the admin password ?
    If you don't, forget what you wanted to do.

    To find out if you are the admin or not.................

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

    Left click at the Start button >left side, click Settings > click Accounts > right side. You should see your account.
    Does it say Administrator ?
    cannot open cmd as an administrator (need help urgent)-acct.....-admin.jpg

    It says "local account". Actually I bought this laptop from someone today. I don't know that person knows the password or he also does not have it. how can I get it resolved?
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  6. Posts : 5,452
    windows 10 Pro ver 21H2 build 19044.1348
       #6

    You will have to ask that seller for the admin password.

    I apologize in advance.
    I have a self-imposed rule................... I don't assist people in retrieving or resetting computer password.
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  7. Posts : 12,799
    Windows 11 Pro
       #7

    @davidhk, that is a good rule and a rule all forum members should follow. The risk is too high for abuse.
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  8. Posts : 5
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #8

    davidhk said:
    You will have to ask that seller for the admin password.

    I apologize in advance.
    I have a self-imposed rule................... I don't assist people in retrieving or resetting computer password.

    :-( That's very unfair. ok can you please tell me if that person tells me the password then how and where to apply that? and if he does not know it too than should I return this laptop back to him?
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  9. Posts : 68,654
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #9

    You can't say we're being unfair when this looks highly suspicious. You have to admit that.

    One would have assumed that you checked to make sure that the laptop was in working order before purchase from such seller.

    If it's not, then yeah you should return it for a full refund.
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  10. Posts : 5
    windows 10
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Brink said:
    You can't say we're being unfair when this looks highly suspicious. You have to admit that.

    One would have assumed that you checked to make sure that the laptop was in working order before purchase from such seller.

    If it's not, then yeah you should return it for a full refund.

    Yeap I admit it. will check with that person for the password.
      My Computer


 

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