Administrator Account

**Brink** · 06-01-2007

How to Enable or Disable the Real Built-in Administrator Account in Vista

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Click here to read the entire tutorial

**Brink** · 01-06-2008

Ok Shank,

Since none of the above helped, try running a sfc /scannow command to see if is can find and fix any problem with the system files.

How to Repair and Verify the Integrity of Vista System Files with System File Checker

If that does not help, then you can do a Repair install if you have a Vista Express or Retail installation DVD. This will allow you to repair your Vista installation without losing your files, settings, and programs.

How To Perform a Repair Installation For Vista

Shawn

shank · 01-06-2008

kk thankz

NicksonBlue · 01-07-2008

can i use this for a normal user ?

**Brink** · 01-07-2008

Hi NicksonBlue,

You can if you want to.

It will not be as secure as using a normal Administrator account with UAC turned on.

Shawn

NicksonBlue · 01-07-2008

but on my XP and not an administrator

**Brink** · 01-07-2008

NicksonBlue,

	Quote:
	but on my XP and not an administrator

Not sure what your question is.

This built-in Administrator account acts like the one in XP without UAC and with full permissions.

bluedog_76550 · 01-15-2008

I have tried both ways on and off and I am still unable to uninstall a program when it is selected in programs and features in control panel.

Again when I select a program the uninstall display do not come up where I have the choice to uninstall a program

Thanks

bluedog

**Brink** · 01-15-2008

Hi Bluedog,

If the Uninstall option does not appearing when you select a item in Programs and Features, then the folder view and template settings may be off. Try resetting the folder view settings using Method Two in this tutorial, then open Programs and Features to see if it will appear now.

Windows Explorer Folder View settings

Shawn

musicmanrdu · 02-07-2008

Hi Shawn,

I just joined yesterday but I've been reading these forums for a while. A lot of good stuff on here. Good Job! One question for you. I created an Administrator account and decided to change the name to Test (for example). When I tried to rename the account back to Administrator, I got an error message saying that this name already existed, please choose another name. Well, this bugs me because there is only one TRUE Administrator and if HE can't change his name, who can? LOL. I've tried turning off the Administrator account, deleting the Administrator user folder (in Safe Mode), and then turning the Admin account back on, but low and behold, the same user name comes up, Test. Do you know a workaround for this?

**Brink** · 02-08-2008

Hi Musicmanrdu,

Welcome to Vista Forums.

Normally, I would advise you to creates a new account and delete the old one to fix this problem. However, since this is the Built-in Administrator account, I can only recommend a Repair install. This will allow you to repair your Vista installation and keep your other user account files, settings, and programs.

Repair Install For Vista

Hope this helps,
Shawn

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01-06-2008
Brink Administrator	Re: Administrator Account Ok Shank, Since none of the above helped, try running a sfc /scannow command to see if is can find and fix any problem with the system files. How to Repair and Verify the Integrity of Vista System Files with System File Checker If that does not help, then you can do a Repair install if you have a Vista Express or Retail installation DVD. This will allow you to repair your Vista installation without losing your files, settings, and programs. How To Perform a Repair Installation For Vista Shawn

01-06-2008
shank Newbie	Re: Administrator Account kk thankz

01-07-2008
NicksonBlue Pro	Re: Administrator Account can i use this for a normal user ?

01-07-2008
Brink Administrator	Re: Administrator Account Hi NicksonBlue, You can if you want to. It will not be as secure as using a normal Administrator account with UAC turned on. Shawn

01-07-2008
NicksonBlue Pro	Re: Administrator Account but on my XP and not an administrator

01-15-2008
bluedog_76550 Junior Member	Re: Administrator Account I have tried both ways on and off and I am still unable to uninstall a program when it is selected in programs and features in control panel. Again when I select a program the uninstall display do not come up where I have the choice to uninstall a program Thanks bluedog

01-15-2008
Brink Administrator	Re: Administrator Account Hi Bluedog, If the Uninstall option does not appearing when you select a item in Programs and Features, then the folder view and template settings may be off. Try resetting the folder view settings using Method Two in this tutorial, then open Programs and Features to see if it will appear now. Windows Explorer Folder View settings Shawn

02-07-2008
musicmanrdu Junior Member	Re: Administrator Account Hi Shawn, I just joined yesterday but I've been reading these forums for a while. A lot of good stuff on here. Good Job! One question for you. I created an Administrator account and decided to change the name to Test (for example). When I tried to rename the account back to Administrator, I got an error message saying that this name already existed, please choose another name. Well, this bugs me because there is only one TRUE Administrator and if HE can't change his name, who can? LOL. I've tried turning off the Administrator account, deleting the Administrator user folder (in Safe Mode), and then turning the Admin account back on, but low and behold, the same user name comes up, Test. Do you know a workaround for this?

02-08-2008
Brink Administrator	Re: Administrator Account Hi Musicmanrdu, Welcome to Vista Forums. Normally, I would advise you to creates a new account and delete the old one to fix this problem. However, since this is the Built-in Administrator account, I can only recommend a Repair install. This will allow you to repair your Vista installation and keep your other user account files, settings, and programs. Repair Install For Vista Hope this helps, Shawn