Admin account corrupted, can't access it or any of its files.


  1. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    Admin account corrupted, can't access it or any of its files.


    Okay guys this actually happened a while back and I never got round to fixing it, but basically when I turn my PC I see my guest account and what used to be my admin account, it used to be called Curt and now is saying Other user and I actually have to type the name and password in and it says that it is incorrect. It's also running very slowly so it takes a while for normal actions. Help is hugely appreciated, thank you.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #2

    curtfh said:
    ...I actually have to type the name and password in and it says that it is incorrect....
    I would use the tool mentioned in option 5 of this tutorial to remove the password:
    User Account - Reset Password in Windows 7
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    UsernameIssues said:
    curtfh said:
    ...I actually have to type the name and password in and it says that it is incorrect....
    I would use the tool mentioned in option 5 of this tutorial to remove the password:
    User Account - Reset Password in Windows 7
    It says that it will only work with the account that is currently logged in, I can't access my only admin account.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 5,440
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
       #4

    Curtfh,
    You posted the exact same problem last September and was given a suggestion. Did you ever try what was suggested? See here:
    Admin account corrupted and cant access files using Admin p/w
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #5

    curtfh said:
    UsernameIssues said:
    curtfh said:
    ...I actually have to type the name and password in and it says that it is incorrect....
    I would use the tool mentioned in option 5 of this tutorial to remove the password:
    User Account - Reset Password in Windows 7
    It says that it will only work with the account that is currently logged in, I can't access my only admin account.
    Where does the tutorial say "it will only work with the account that is currently logged in"?
      My Computer


 

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