how do I enable hidden administrator (not built-in) account on log-on?


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
       #1

    how do I enable hidden administrator (not built-in) account on log-on?


    Hi Geeks,

    I tried to hide a standard user account from appearing on log-on screen through registry editor, with help obtained from internet. But i accidentally left a new key (without renaming) in SpecialAccount>UserList. When I switched user, only the standard user account is shown. The Switch User button is also not there. Ctrl+Alt+Del also don't work.

    So I logged on to the standard user account to troubleshoot the problem. User Account Control dialog box opens. But there is no box to enter administrative password.

    How do I enable administrator (designate) account on log-on screen in these scenario?

    Kindly help.

    Thank You!
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  2. Posts : 4,566
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Andrew,

    Pleasure to receive your quick reply. Could you please explain how to "enable from WinRE" to this layman?
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    Hello JaiJai, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    That would be from the Windows recovery environment. The tutorial link posted above can help show more on how to. :)
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Oops, sorry guys.

    Due to frustration, i forgot to see the hyperlinked text. I try to repair through that guidelines.

    Thank you!
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    Glad we could help. :)
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  7. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Hi guys,

    "Built-in Administrator - Enable from WinRE" Method 1 doesn't work, because system is 64-bit; by Method 2 - C:\Windows\System32\Config folder cannot be accessed. Access is denied.

    (Note: in User Account Control dialog window, no box to type administrative password, and 'yes' button is insensitive.)

    What do I have to do further?
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  8. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #8

    You might see if you may be able to enable the built-in Administrator while in Safe Mode.

    Built-in Administrator Account - Enable or Disable
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  9. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Sorry Administrator,

    Access is denied. Nothing worked as per the guidelines.

    I might not be representing the problem correctly in words or troubleshooting properly.

    I did F11. Of course, files are lost.

    Anyway, thanks for you and SevenForums group for great support.

    Best wishes for the group!
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  10. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #10

    Looks like you may need to reinstall Windows then.
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