Recovering an administrator account on your computer can be a frustrating experience, but there are several solutions you can try. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to recover your administrator account.
1. Activate the built-in administrator account:
– Right-click on the Start button and select “Run.”
– In the Run dialog box, type “net user administrator /active:yes” and press Enter.
– This command will activate the built-in administrator account on your computer.
– Close the command prompt window.
2. Sign in with the built-in administrator account:
– After activating the built-in administrator account, restart your computer.
– On the login screen, you should now see the newly activated administrator account.
– Select the administrator account and sign in.
– If you can successfully log in, you can proceed with recovering your original administrator account.
3. Reset the password for your original administrator account:
– Once you are logged in with the built-in administrator account, press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
– Type “lusrmgr.msc” and press Enter to open the Local Users and Groups Manager.
– Expand “Users” and locate your original administrator account.
– Right-click on the account and select “Set Password.”
– Follow the on-screen instructions to set a new password for the account.
– Once the password is reset, close the Local Users and Groups Manager.
4. Disable the built-in administrator account:
– After successfully recovering your original administrator account, it is recommended to disable the built-in administrator account for security reasons.
– Press Windows + X and select “Command Prompt (Admin)” to open an elevated command prompt.
– Type “net user administrator /active:no” and press Enter.
– This command will deactivate the built-in administrator account.
– Close the command prompt window.
By following these steps, you should be able to recover your administrator account on your computer. It is important to note that these steps may vary slightly depending on your operating system version. If you encounter any difficulties or if these steps do not work for you, please provide more specific information about your computer and operating system so that we can assist you further.
I hope this guide helps you regain access to your administrator account. Good luck!