Solved Programs asking for passwords problem

[Dwarf]

Let me get this straight (correct me if I'm wrong).

You installed W7, and obviously the account you created during installation was an administrator account.

You then activated the built-in administrator account, gave it a password and then from that account changed the other account to a standard account before disabling the built-in account.

The reason you are getting these prompts without the ability to accept a password is because the only administrative account on your machine is currently disabled.

What you should have done is to create a separate account but give it standard privileges. You should then use that account instead. I would reenable the built-in administrator account, change the account back to an administrator (give it a password) and then create a new standard account for everyday use. You can change UAC level so that you won't be bothered by as many prompts, but note that disabling it altogether substantially weakens the security of your system. Don't forget to disable the built-in administrator account afterwards.

 

[Rhammstein]

The way he describes it, it sounds like a fake AV program. Scareware/malware, something like that.

I've never seen a scenario where the system ask for a PW, and then doesn't give the opportunity to enter one.

 

[jackjill888]

@dwarf :::::awsome dwarf ...........ur just mindblowin .........u described my each nd every mistake vividly .ur awsm .........i followd urs and josh sayings and now i am having an admin account wid built in closed ..........BUT now anew problem has arrived that now the prompts are asking passwords even in my admin account that i hv changed from standard one...........why ???????????????

its ok dat i have prompts according to my uac settings ..........but why these prompts always ask for passwords ??? cant these prompts just say confiorm or not as i have even removed all my passwords of built in as well as this new one ...........

@rhammmstein : i think u dont know about the mysteries of this cyber world ....i ws also stumped by dis

was my only mistake that i gave psswrd 2 built in and then disabled .............?????????? if so then now i enabld it again removd psswrd then again disabld it ............but nw psswrds r being asked at the prompts at the present account which i hv made admin from the standard one previously

now if i have standard or admin account i have 2 provide passwords even though i have removed all of them ...........wat 2 do ???????????????// plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz reply nyone THE KNIGHTS plz cm 2 my rescue dwarf or shadowjk nyone

plz tell me the way to remove these password entries in the prompters as it was as like that before all this s#!@ happened .........it was password free . i dint have 2 give any password before 4 nythn

 

[Dwarf]

You should not enable the built-in administrator unless there is a specific reason for doing so, and you should always disable it once you have finished using it.

The account created during installation is, as I mentioned previously, an administrator account. This must be password protected so give it one that you can remember. Failure to give this account a password can lead to problems with UAC if prompted. Other user accounts, which should be standard ones, can be protected with a password or be password-free (your choice).

 

[jackjill888]

but cnt i convert ds 2 a standard account and create another admin account ........
?????????????/

and i dont need passwords prompts every nw and then ......plus i dont want uac settings offf ..........i jst want a standard account with just confirmation and not password prompt popouts

and is my computer speed affected by type of user account ?????????????

dwarf .......plz help .............u owe it to the GOD of cyberworld ..........cm on plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

plzz sir

and its impossible 4 shadowjk 2 b jst 14 ..........

 

[Shadowjk]

and i dont need passwords prompts every nw and then ......plus i dont want uac settings offf ..........i jst want a standard account with just confirmation and not password prompt popouts

This would defeat the object of a Standard account if you just want Confirmation then change it to the Administrator account

I am 14 and will be 15 this Saturday - Not impossible and is within the age requirements of International laws

14) To comply with international laws - all members must be 13 years old or above.

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/8-forum-rules-info-please-read.html

My age shouldn't concern the help and support that me or Dwarf are providing

 

[jackjill888]

but hey josh , even if im in admin account it asks for passwords prompts ........wat 2 do ??? and regarding your age , i was just taken aback by the fact that u r a big genius at such a mere age of 14 ......i wsnt concrnd abt any laws or rules .........u just blew me away .......awsm !!!!

 

[Shadowjk]

Thanks - Okay please create an Administrator account and do not give it a password - Does it have to enter a password into UAC?

If so please remove the passwords of ALL Accounts TEMPORARILY and then see if UAC asks for a password on an Administrator account

Just to make things clear :

-You should have 2 accounts

-1 Standard account (Personal)

-1 Built in Administrator (Emergency use)

________________________

If not then please let me know How many accounts there are and there privileges as to Standard or Administrator

Thanks,
Josh

 

[jackjill888]

see the real problem is that when i have my standard account and built in admin account disabled .......then i m not able to open anything with shields coz of the no pssword space problem ....................so is it necessary that in order to use a standard account one has to first create a new admin account everytym ..........???????????/ and what have i done wrong .... i still dont know ...........??????????/ i nw have a standard account which cant function unless i hv a new admin account or built in enabled ...........????? is this essential 4 a std account 2 function ....hw does ur std acc function ???

 

[MacGyvr]

im stuck so plz help .......

Good god, just back up your stuff and reinstall Windows. Then don't screw it up!

You could have already had it done by now....twice!

 

[jackjill888]

what hv i screwd up ???????? and wat why do i need to reinstall my stuff ??????? coz i dnt kno what dd i do wrong ???

 

[Shadowjk]

You will always need 1 Administrator account Enabled whether it be Built in Admin or a Created Admin account

Without an administrator Enabled you cannot access any of the Administrative Functions

Josh

 

[jackjill888]

so is everythng normal then ??? that everyone has to enable built in 2 use standard account bcoz then its an irony that windows recommends 2 things .FIRST use a standard account and SECOND let the built in remain disabled ...........hws dat even possible as we cant do both these things simultaneously ..........................plz josh answer this ....

 

[seavixen32]

Just take MacGyvr's advice to back up your personal data and reinstall Windows then learn from your mistake.

Before you alter any settings, ask yourself WHY you want to do it. If you can't answer that question then don't do it. If you can answer that question then read up on HOW to do it.

Sorry if I'm patronising you, but you've caused yourself a lot of trouble by diving in blindly without thinking first.

 

[jackjill888]

lyk that no one will be able 2 use a std account ????

 

[Shadowjk]

so is everythng normal then ??? that everyone has to enable built in 2 use standard account bcoz then its an irony that windows recommends 2 things .FIRST use a standard account and SECOND let the built in remain disabled ...........hws dat even possible as we cant do both these things simultaneously ..........................plz josh answer this ....

You can enable the Built in admin it is just not recommended

I recommend the following setup

1 Standard account (Personal Use)

1 Administrator Created in control panel (With a password)

Built in Administrator Disabled

If you are confused as to how to set this up then just make your user account an Administrator

Josh

 

[jackjill888]

seavixen ........i hvnt dne nythng wrong do u even kno wat my problem is ??? or r u blindly jst accusing me of gettin into problems ?????

 

[Shadowjk]

Please do not argue as a Ban may Offend

 

[jackjill888]

ok josh ...... do u use the same settings too that std account plus admin account with password ..... coz that way every new applicatn or software gets a shield like a km player setup file ......it gets a shield of admin as soon as i install it ...........and then i cant copy such a shielded file to some other computer and install it there .......it will ask me admin user password or it wont work perhaps ????????? and plz tell if everythng is normal with my windows or not ?????

hey josh im not arguing ...........rather he ws trying to insult me ....

i know they are senior respected members but they should know how to respect me and my problems .........

 

[Shadowjk]

That is the setup that I use and nothing is wrong with your computer

If a File has a shield icon that means you need an admin password to run it - You can copy it to other computers without any worry about the Admin password

Since you do not currently have n administrator account boot into Safe mode and log on as the Administrator and create an Admin in the control panel and then boot normally and set a password on it

Josh