How do I get my administrator settings back

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I was trying to make a new user and somehow the default administrator user is gone. That's the one that I always use and now it won't let me access it. I can see the desktop file is still there but I can't log on as the adminstrator. It doesn't show up in the users section but if you try to make a new user with that name is says it already exists. Thanks for any help.
 
Original Administrator Account Does Not Appear During Friendly Logon Method
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;281992&Product=winxp

Enable Administrator account on Welcome Screen
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/scripts_desc/xp_admin_ok.htm

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|I was trying to make a new user and somehow the default administrator user is gone. That's the one that I
always use and now it won't let me access it. I can see the desktop file is still there but I can't log on as
the adminstrator. It doesn't show up in the users section but if you try to make a new user with that name is
says it already exists. Thanks for any help.
 
Having the same problem! I've seen a number of posts
that reference this issue, but no answers!! thanks to
anyone who can help!
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I was trying to make a new user and somehow the default
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administrator user is gone. That's the one that I always
use and now it won't let me access it. I can see the
desktop file is still there but I can't log on as the
adminstrator. It doesn't show up in the users section
but if you try to make a new user with that name is says
it already exists. Thanks for any help.
 
I was trying to make a new user and somehow the default administrator user is gone. That's the one that I always use and now it won't let me access it. I can see the desktop file is still there but I can't log on as the adminstrator. It doesn't show up in the users section but if you try to make a new user with that name is says it already exists. Thanks for any help.
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You should NOT use the built-in Administrator account for day to day use.
it is your ONLY way into the machine if your user goes belly up. If you are
using the Admin account as your only log-on and THAT gets corrupted then
you are in BIG trouble.
Create a User and give it Admin rights for your day to day use.
 
I was trying to make a new user and somehow the default administrator
user is gone. That's the one that I always use and now it won't let
me access it. I can see the desktop file is still there but I can't
log on as the adminstrator. It doesn't show up in the users section
but if you try to make a new user with that name is says it already
exists. Thanks for any help.
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When you create a new Admin Account in XP. The Built-in Admin Accounts
Icon is removed from the Fast User Switching Screen. This is because
you should not be using the built-in account on an everyday basis.

If you need to use it. Simply hit Ctrl-Alt-Del twice. You will get a
NT/WIN2000 style log-on box where you enter "Administrator" and the
password.

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When you create a new Admin Account in XP. The Built-in Admin Accounts
Icon is removed from the Fast User Switching Screen. This is because
you should not be using the built-in account on an everyday basis.

If you need to use it. Simply hit Ctrl-Alt-Del twice. You will get a
NT/WIN2000 style log-on box where you enter "Administrator" and the
password.
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If you need the settings you can copy them to your new user:

1. Open System Control Panel
2. Click on Advanced, User Profile settings
3. Select 'administrator' from list
4. Click Copy To
5. Select folder where your new user profile is stored
e.g. c:\Documents and Settings\<username>
6. Click ok

Peter Hutchison
Windows FAQ
http://www.pcguru.plus.com/
 
I was trying to make a new user and somehow the default administrator
user is gone. That's the one that I always use and now it won't let me
access it. I can see the desktop file is still there but I can't log on
as the adminstrator. It doesn't show up
in the users section but if you try to make a new user with that name
is says it already exists. Thanks for any help :(
 
I have lost my administrator priviledges can you please help me in
getting it back. hank you for your help in this matter.

Harry :(
 
Hi,

By default, once you create a regular user account with admin level
privileges, the system account will disappear. It's not really gone, it's
just not visible. To access the default administrator account:

In WinXP Pro, hit ctrl+alt+delete twice at the logon screen and type it in.

In WinXP Home, you must restart and enter Safe mode by hitting F8 at
startup. The administrator logon will be one of the options.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
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