ADMIN RIGHTS

[M_14]

HELP

Somehow I lost my admin rights and I can't figure out how to restore it.

[Deep_World]

Hi @M_14,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for reaching out!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused don’t worry let me help you.

This can happen due to:

1. Changes in account type
2. Windows updates
3. Accidental deletion or corruption of the admin profile

 Recommended Steps to Restore Admin Rights

1. Check for Other Admin Accounts
   • Press Windows + R, type netplwiz, and press Enter.
   • See if there is another account listed as Administrator.
   • If yes, log in with that account and change your account back to Administrator:
   • Control Panel → User Accounts → Change account type → Administrator
2. Enable the Built-in Administrator Account
   • If no other admin accounts exist, you can enable the hidden Windows built-in Administrator:
     1. Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt:
        • Hold Shift while clicking Restart → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Safe Mode with Command Prompt
     2. In the Command Prompt, type:
     3. net user administrator /active:yes
     4. Restart and log in as Administrator, then restore admin rights to your regular account.
3. Use a Windows Recovery / Reset Option (Make sure data is backed before opting this option)
   • If the above does not work, you can perform a Windows Reset while keeping files:

• Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Reset this PC → Keep my files
• After the reset, you will be able to set up a new admin account.

I hope this helps.

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Deep_World