Locked out of administrative control ,Windows7


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 professional x64
       #1

    Locked out of administrative control ,Windows7


    I am running windows 7 professional x64 and all of a sudden ,I cannot login to the administrator account. It's not even a choice. I only have one account I can access. Anything I try to run that needs an admin access won't run. I can't even type in a password. Also the yes button on the screen isn't even lit up to indicate that you can click on it. I have tried running in safe mode but still cannot access any other accounts. What do I do ? How do I fix it ?
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  2. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    Can you access Local Users and Groups Manager - Open?

    Try scanning with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware free.

    If administrator is disabled, try enabling (possibly option 4 for you) - Built-in Administrator Account - Enable or Disable
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I cant


    I can't even access the administrator account at start up
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  4. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #4

    Option 4
    If administrator is disabled, try enabling (possibly option 4 for you) - Built-in Administrator Account - Enable or Disable
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  5. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    This is what I am experiencing at the moment
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  6. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Average Dave said:
    This is what I am experiencing at the moment
    I am not allowed access of the administrative account I have created. Can't even put in a password if I wanted to.
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  7. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    I understand that, you have couple of choices:
    - Option 5 of User Account - Reset Password in Windows 7, this program can enable disabled accounts and reset passwords , you can try it to see whether your accounts have been disabled.
    - Option 4 of the link I gave which links to - Built-in Administrator - Enable from WinRE (method 2 for you)
    - Try a System Restore to a date prior to this issue - Option 2 System Restore
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  8. Posts : 5
    Windows 7 professional x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    going for it


    i have tried option 4 and im on to option 5, as long as nothing prompts the admin password i should be ok, finalizing disc from the link you gave me and i will let you know how that works out
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  9. Posts : 25,847
    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
       #9

    Does anybody else have administrator privileges on this computer?
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