Undeletable User in Win10

P3RS0NN
P3RS0NN Member Posts: 32 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
So my Spin 3 broke a week ago, and Acer fixed it for me.  When they sent it back however, I had this user on my computer called "Administator". It doesn't seem to be removable, the option to delete it isn't available on Control Panel, and the user isn't visible at all in Settings. Anyone know how to remove this account? Thanks!

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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
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    P3RS0NN 

    Windows 10 creates two additional user accounts automatically which are both inactive by default.
    The first is a guest account which Microsoft designed for users who access the device but don't have a permanent account on it.

    The second is the administrator account. It is also inactive by default and needs to be enabled before it can be used. While not required at all, it is often used for troubleshooting or administrative purposes when it is enabled.
    Right-click on the Start menu and select Command Prompt (admin) 
    Run the command net user to display a list of all user accounts on the system.
    To activate the inactive administrator account, run the command net user administrator /active:yes

    >>>You cannot delete or remove the admin account which you have currently signed in. To remove the account which you have currently signed in, please create a new admin account (if you have only one admin account), sign in to the new admin account, and then delete the current one.
    Deleting an account will also remove all its data from your PC. All items in desktop, documents, music, pictures, and downloads will be deleted. If the data is crucial, please back up them before proceeding further.

    Please follow the instruction in the below weblink to Create A New Administrator Account In Windows 10
    http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-create-a-new-administrator-account-in-windows-10/ 

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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    P3RS0NN 

    Windows 10 creates two additional user accounts automatically which are both inactive by default.
    The first is a guest account which Microsoft designed for users who access the device but don't have a permanent account on it.

    The second is the administrator account. It is also inactive by default and needs to be enabled before it can be used. While not required at all, it is often used for troubleshooting or administrative purposes when it is enabled.
    Right-click on the Start menu and select Command Prompt (admin) 
    Run the command net user to display a list of all user accounts on the system.
    To activate the inactive administrator account, run the command net user administrator /active:yes

    >>>You cannot delete or remove the admin account which you have currently signed in. To remove the account which you have currently signed in, please create a new admin account (if you have only one admin account), sign in to the new admin account, and then delete the current one.
    Deleting an account will also remove all its data from your PC. All items in desktop, documents, music, pictures, and downloads will be deleted. If the data is crucial, please back up them before proceeding further.

    Please follow the instruction in the below weblink to Create A New Administrator Account In Windows 10
    http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-create-a-new-administrator-account-in-windows-10/ 

    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
  • Ecip
    Ecip Member Posts: 84 Fixer WiFi Icon
    Yea, you have to log in on that Administrator account, and then make your own account an Admin account. Then log out, and back in with your own account. Then delete the Administrator account.