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‎04-12-2020 10:34 AM

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Account unknown and a lot of numbers... What is it and why is it on my computer?

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‎04-12-2020 01:26 PM

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@OriginalUser556 

 

The string of numbers might be the SID for an account on the computer.

 

There are usually at least a couple account references on the computer - some are created (and controlled) by the system and others are those accounts added by the owner / administrator.

 

 

Open the Command Prompt:

Windows key + X + (then) A  (admin cmd prompt)

 

Type the command:

wmic useraccount get name, sid

 

 

Help:

How to find a User SID on Windows

 

Want to know more about SID?

Use your favorite search engine and search for "What is windows SID"

 

 

 

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