how do i get win 7 to recognize me as admn


  1. rogerdc
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    win7 prof ver6.1.7.601 64 bit
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    how do i get win 7 to recognize me as admn


    this pc was bought used with win 7 already installed. i'm not sure if it was originally set up with a designated admn and a pw.
    the prob is this: there have been several instances where i have wanted to delete or make a change and i got a msg to the effect that i would need admn approval to make the change. QUESTIONS
    1) is there a way to designate myself as the admn of this pc ? ?
    2) if so, after getting one of these "you need admn approval" messages, what do i do to tell the pc that i am the admn an i authorize the change.

    any help GREATLY app
    roger
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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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    This tutorial by Brink might be of help.

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  4. ICIT2LOL
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    Desk1 7 Home Prem / Desk2 10 Pro / Main lap Asus ROG 10 Pro 2 laptop Toshiba 7 Pro Asus P2520 7 & 10
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    Hello and welcome Roger mate just head off to User Accounts in Control Panel and set yourself as the admin.

    Or have a read of this Permissions - Allow or Deny Users and Groups
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  6. ICIT2LOL
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    Oops sorry Layback must have been typing at the same time:)
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  7. rogerdc
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    thanks


    many tks to all4 replies. they were quite helpful
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