Account problem

Hi aslam. Welcome to the TenForums @aslam sherwani

I always install a second local admin for these types of occasions. Any chance your machine just did a feature update to 1809. If so you can fall back to 1803 which should undo this mess.

You could try restoring your system to an earlier point in time. If you just did a feature update, 1809, then there will not be any restore points to restore from. Even better restore with a system image.

To go back to a previous version, assume 1803, click Start > Settings > Update and Security > Recovery. If available it will be enabled.

Last resort you will have to enable the built in administrator and reset.

You should able to use option 5

Enable or Disable Elevated Administrator account in Windows 10


I would also recommend you look into a tool like Macrium Reflect to create Images of your system. A reliable restore saves time and stress. Product is free, reliable and used by members.

Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect


Ken

I recommend using the TenForums tutorial that addresses precisely this situation -

Fix UAC prompt has greyed out or missing Yes button - TenForumsTutorials

Denis

Did the installation of 1809 cause this issue.

Aslam,

Yes, the procedure is complex but I split it into individual steps that, I believe, can be followed by anybody.

aslam sherwani said:

1. How to go in safe mode (all steps)

Booting into Safe mode is explained in section 3. All steps are included. If there is a step you cannot do then please tell me the para number and which aspect of it is confusing you.

aslam sherwani said:

2. How to get Administrator image.

Getting into the built-in Administrator account is explained in section 4. All steps are included. If there is a step you cannot do then please tell me the para number and which aspect of it is confusing you.

aslam sherwani said:

3. I am using alocal account. Can I enter same again and save as Administrator.

Any local account and any MSAccount can be made a "Standard" account or an Admin account. You need to be logged in to an Admin account in order to raise a Standard account to Admin status.
- Once you are logged in to one of the Admin accounts that I suggest that you create, you can go to Settings, Accounts, Family & other users so that you can select the account you want to raise then click on the Change account type button that appears.
- Be wary of promoting then relying upon the current problem account because its user profile might be damaged. I cannot say that it is definitely damaged but only that something has gone wrong.

Denis

Denis and I both mentioned try a system restore. Did you try?

Crap. So looks like the simple fixes are out.