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  1. Posts : 15
    Windows 10
       #90

    Ok I just turned of PC and turned back on and the administrator was underneath username, pressed it and it's opened into safe mode, how do I now get out of safe mode so I can get my computer back to how it was?
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  2. Posts : 68,893
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #91

    Good news so far. You should be able to use one of the options in the tutorial below to boot back into normal mode. :)

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html
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  3. Posts : 15
    Windows 10
       #92

    Thank you! I'm out of safe mode and back to normal!
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  4. Posts : 68,893
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #93

    You're most welcome. I'm happy to hear all is well now. :)
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
       #94

    Hello, I just followed option FOUR. However, now every action requiring admin rights opens a window demanding admin username and password. No matter what I put in, it says "the request operation requires elevation". What do I do now?
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  6. Posts : 68,893
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       #95

    Hello Jimmiwill, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

    Which account is this happening in? Is this account an administrator?

    This would be normal with a standard user account.

    Determine Account Type in Windows 10 - Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials

    In addition, check to see if your UAC settings are set to default.

    Change User Account Control (UAC) Settings in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Security System Tutorials
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  7. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
       #96

    Hello Brink, the only name that shows up under Members is "Administrator".

    I am also unable to do anything related to UAC Settings because I am not an administrator! What do I do? I thought option FOUR would give me access to the admin account.

    Edit: the account is not an administrator, but I followed option FOUR, and then proceeded to rebbot my computer. I used option FOUR because I had accidently removed admin privileges from my personal user account.
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  8. Posts : 68,893
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       #97

    Were you able to sign in to the "Administrator" account?

    If so, then it appears that you may have also removed administrator rights for the built-in Administrator account somehow if it is not by default anymore.
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  9. Posts : 5
    Windows 10
       #98

    To log into the Administrator account, it says I need a smart card? I don't even know what that is. BTW, thank you for the quick responses.
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  10. Posts : 68,893
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       #99

    Do you have a "Sign-in options" link under "Administrator" on the Sign-in screen to be able to select a different option (ex: password) to sign in with?

    Sign in to Windows 10 - Windows 10 User Accounts Tutorials

    Was your original account joined to a domain?
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