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03-01-2012, 11:09 AM
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Remove user (administrator)
I'm running a dual boot Windows XP & Windows 7 and made a stupid mistake. I added a new user as a administrator and now even though I also am a administrator I can not delete or remove the same. The option is just not there.
I have even removed the registry key but it's still there. |
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03-01-2012, 11:13 AM
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the DUKE!
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Try booting into safe mode and log on as the Administrator.
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03-01-2012, 12:18 PM
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Right click on My Computer->MANAGE->Local Users and Groups->Users-> you can open the admin and select DISABLE.
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03-01-2012, 08:40 PM
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Tried both of these, neither works, thanks for your help though.
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03-02-2012, 03:30 AM
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What happens/doesn't happen when you tried?
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03-02-2012, 04:13 AM
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Did you try system restore?
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03-02-2012, 06:25 AM
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The built-in Administrator account CANNOT be deleted.
The standard security practice is to rename the built-in Administrator account, set a strong password on it, and use it only to create another accounts for regular use, reserving the Administrator account as a "back door" in case something corrupts your regular account(s). How to enable and disable the administrator account How to enable and disable the Windows Administrator account |
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03-02-2012, 10:47 AM
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jdeb:
Thank you, the link you referred me to did the trick. |
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03-02-2012, 07:43 PM
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