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How to switch to Administrator from a local user account

Anonymous
2018-02-16T16:05:30+00:00

After the last anniversary update (I now am on Windows 10 version 1709), I had to create a local user account to avoid constantly inputting my password when waking my laptop from sleep.

Today I wanted to install an antivirus program only to find out that I can't switch back to Administrator!  I'm stuck as a local user and there is absolutely no access to the Administrator account (not even an option).  

I've tried logging out/switching users, but the only option is my local account.

The run commands "netplwiz" doesn't work on this version, so that's not an option anymore.

Anyone have any ideas???

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-16T16:26:18+00:00

    Hi - go to control Panel > User Accounts (change Account type) and it should be easy for you. Hoping this helps

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-16T16:29:42+00:00

    Unfortunately that's not an option I have.

    What I see:

    Control panel -> Accounts -> (I only see my local account)

    I don't get any options to change type, to another user, admin, etc.  

    I have a feeling this is might require a pretty techy answer...beyond my normal abilities!

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-02-16T17:27:33+00:00

    I just got off the phone with Microsoft (Holland).

    Looks like it's time for a compete re-install of Windows for me, groan!

    Oh well, a fresh start is always nice.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-02-16T16:57:34+00:00

    Will you post a snip of what you see please? Honestly - it's so easy that even I can do it ;o)!

    Try clicking on your account again, then click on your 'logo' -  that should give you the option to change it.

    Also, go to Settings > Accounts > Your info. What does that show? Again, a snip would be useful

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