Password doesn't work after using command in command prompt.

Question

net user <username> /add

net localgroup administrators <username> /add

I typed those in and went to log into the new local admin account. The command didn't work though, and when I went back to my main account, it didn't accept any passwords. I don't have a password reset key for this account and no other solution that I have found has worked.

Answer 1

If you enabled the hidden built-in Administrator which is only to be used in emergencies, the correct method is shown here:

Enable or Disable Elevated Administrator account in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Then you would leave the password box blank to sign in with it. 

What exactly do you want to do with this account.   It is not your Admin account and cannot be used for anything except emergencies.  

If you need an Admin account since you must always have one, and the PC owner ought to operate an Admin account for many good reasons, you can use the built-in Admin to create a new Local Admin account in Settings > Accounts > Family & Other People > Other, as shown here:  http://www.howtogeek.com/226540/how-to-create-a-new-local-user-account-in-windows-10/

Sign into the new account, test that all programs work or else reinstall them, then when ready delete the old account by one of these methods:

https://www.wikihow.com/Delete-a-User-Account-Picture-in-Windows-10

Then hide the built-in Admin account again. 

You can then change it to your Microsoft account if desired:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5375-switch-microsoft-account-windows-10-a.html

Hope it helps.

Answer 2

Hi my name is Mark. I look for to assisting you today

Sorry to hear about the issue you are having.

Try this:

-Locate your Windows DVD, or use Hiren's Boot CD.

-Boot from the Windows DVD / USB or Hiren's Boot CD.

-Launch a command prompt and overwrite utilman.exe with cmd.exe.

-Restart your computer.

-At the login, click the Ease of Access button to open a command prompt.

-Convert Microsoft Account to Local Account (Win8 and 10 Only!)

-Reset your password using the command prompt.

-Login to Windows with your new password.

-Put back the Ease of Access feature.

-Restart your computer; create a password reset disk.

Credits for reference: https://www.infopackets.com/news/9483/how-reset...

*Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Answer 3

What OS build are you on?  Hit the Windows key, type winver, hit Enter.

Or Windows key+r, winver, OK