How do I turn OFF built-in Administrator


  1. zula
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    64 windows 8
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    How do I turn OFF built-in Administrator


    Please help me!!!! How do I turn off Built-in Administrator so i can reset my Dell laptop?
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  3. Layback Bear
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Welcome to the forum Zula.
    This tutorial by Brink should help you.

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  4. Tews
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    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    zula said:
    Please help me!!!! How do I turn off Built-in Administrator so i can reset my Dell laptop?
    Here ypu go, I hope this helps :)

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