Solved Error in User Accounts

[pstidsen]

I've disabled the "super-admin account" now.

I've heard that the first account made on a Windows pc have special rights and the next administrator accounts haven't got these rights. Is that true? Maybe it's just best to reinstall ?

 

[karlsnooks]

Please resubmit the two account-related files that you posted in post #12.

Between my recollections and google translate, then the Dansk is no problem.

 

[gregrocker]

When Win7 sets up the first User account it assumes it's for the owner so makes it an Admin level account. If it needs changing it will not change in all places for security reasons. So the solution as you suspect is to reinstall or run Factory Recovery.

On a new Samsung laptop I think I would use the free tech support included along with parts warranty for one year. Let them help you correct it or walk you through Factory Recovery.

However if you want to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 to dump the preinstalled factory bloatware which would also be in Recovery, then be sure to make your Recovery Disks so you have a path back, as it's possible some Samsung software you want may not be there or work correctly after a Clean Reinstall. Samsung and Sony can be a problem this way.

 

[karlsnooks]

pstidsen,
Just post those updated account-related files and I'll get set straight without having to do a reinstall.

karl

 

[pstidsen]

Thank you karl.

You are so flink.

All the three logs are attached.

 

[karlsnooks]

Peter,

Your admin and user accounts are not normal. Do you recall what you did?

In any case, please carry out the following:

# ************************************************************
# Places LUSRGRP.txt on your DESKTOP
#
# For the local computer, lists groups and their members
# ************************************************************
# STEP 1 *****************************************************
# RUN PowerShell as administrator
# START ORB | type POWERSHELL | CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER key combo | ALT+Y keycombo
# ************************************************************
# STEP 2 *****************************************************
# COPY
#   Start with first line without a # at start of the line
#   using CTRL+C
#   every line down thru both EXIT statements 
# PASTE into Powershell == Right-Click at the PowerShell Prompt
#  (Ctrl+V does not work)
# Note: Actually, you can paste the entire file if you rather
#       Lines starting with a # are ignored by PowerShell
# ************************************************************

$arr = @(gwmi win32_groupuser| select groupcomponent,partcomponent | sort groupcomponent | fl)
$arr | OUT-FILE $env:userprofile\desktop\LUSRGRP.TXT

EXIT
EXIT

# ***************** NOTE - POWERSHELL VERSION*****************
# if you receive this error msg:
#  Get-WinEvent: The system can not find the path specified
# you need to update your PowerShell
# you must be using Powershell 2.0 or later.
#
# To determine your Powershell version:
#   Run PowerShell
#   enter $host.version
#   you should see at least:
# Major  Minor  Build  Revision
# -----  -----  -----  --------
# 2      0      -1     -1
#
# If you do not see the above, update your Vista/Win 7.
# ************************************************************
# *************** NOTE - EXECUTION POLICY*********************
# If you haven't set the execution policy, you may need to:
#   Run PowerShell
#   enter Set-ExecutionPolicy -executionpolicy remotesigned
#
# ************************************************************

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Upload the LUSRGRP.TXT file please.

karl

 

[pstidsen]

Here you go

Peter,

Your admin and user accounts are not normal. Do you recall what you did?

Yes, but when do you think? What phase are you interested in? (sorry that was bad english...)

 

[karlsnooks]

I'm listening. Tell all.

 

[pstidsen]

I turned on my computer for the first time. It's OEM Windows. I had to write all the info, you know. I have to write the name of the Windows account (or actually.. I don't know if it was the name of the computer or the Windows account. Maybe it's the same?) and i spelled wrong. I wrote Pete instead of Peter Stidsen.

After the Windows installation i made a new administrator account with the right name. And i deleted the old one (Pete). Erhmm... I don't think i have done more.. Hope that's ok.

 

[karlsnooks]

Peter,
I've had a minor calamity today that took away several hours (lost my cellphone). Consequently, haven't had a chance to grab a bite to eat. Am going to grab something to eat and will be back in less than 2 hours.

karl

 

[pstidsen]

Peter,
I've had a minor calamity today that took away several hours (lost my cellphone). Consequently, haven't had a chance to grab a bite to eat. Am going to grab something to eat and will be back in less than 2 hours.

karl

Hey karl.

In Denmark the clock is just passed midnight. Going to bed.

See you tomorrow

 

[pstidsen]

And enjoy your food.

 

[pstidsen]

I've observed something interesting. When i was installing this program suggested the installations wizzard that the the name was Pete. Very annoying. Check screenshot.

 

[karlsnooks]

First let me recommend a solid backup and recovery program--the one that comes with your Win 7, namely, Windows Backup and Restore, furthermore, Win 7 Backup and Restore plays perfectly with your Win 7 system!

Did you follow the procedure in post #5 to change your computer name?

I do recommend doing such.

to avoid having to change/complete some account settings, please tell me if this procedure:

WIN + R | type CONTORL USERPASSWORDS2 | ENTER |
ADVANCED tab | ADVANCED button
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results in a display like:

 

[pstidsen]

Hey karl

No it doesn't. This is the text in english:

The computer runs Windows 7 Home Premium. This snap-in can possibly not be used with this version of Windows. If you want to manage user accounts for this computer, you'll have to use the tool User accounts in Control panel (or what the name is in english).

 

[pstidsen]

Btw, #33 counts for all programs.

 

[karlsnooks]

Ok your still going to use the same procedure, just without the advantage of one of the hidden gems when you have Ultimate.

WIN + R | type CONTORL USERPASSWORDS2 | ENTER |

For the accounts listed, click on properties and put in meaningful info for the name, fullname, and description.
Password protect those accounts listed there.
Add an extra administrator account as a safety measure.
Add a normal user account as a safety measure.
Password protect those.

Investigate the possibilites there. If when you click on properties, a group membership tab is shown, then make sure that admin accounts are in the admin group and normal user accounts in the user group.

After you make changes:
You will need to restart your computer.

You will need to sign in under any account your changed, let Win 7 do its thing (if you created/altered an account) and then once again reboot.

These extra accounts come in handy in case of a minor disaster.

Also good for experimentation purposes.

 

[pstidsen]

I'll reboot my computer soon.

 

[karlsnooks]

by now you know the procedure for the scripts I supply so:

$arr = @(gwmi win32_groupuser| select groupcomponent,partcomponent | sort groupcomponent | fl)
$arr | OUT-FILE $env:userprofile\desktop\Accounts.txt

$arr = @(gwmi win32_useraccount | fl)
$arr | OUT-FILE $env:userprofile\desktop\Accounts.txt -append

$arr = @(gwmi win32_account | select caption, description, disabled, domain, name, fullname, `
localaccount, lockedout, passwordchangeable, PasswordExpires, PasswordRequired, sid, sidtype, `
accounttype,  installdate, status | 
sort -property @{expression = "accounttype";Descending=$true}, `
               @{expression = "sid";Descending=$false} |fl)
$arr | OUT-FILE $env:userprofile\desktop\Accounts.txt -append

EXIT
EXIT

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Upload the accounts.txt file please.

 

[karlsnooks]

Appears that some of your programs do not always check the registry when they run.

Consequently, what is happening is that they are using the user info from the first time you installed the program.

Also, I recollect something about only the first x characters being used.

As a matter of practice, I always keep my user name short. I use only my first name or my initials.

To get some of your previously installed programs to show a correct user name, you will probably need to uninstall the program and then install the program again.