Win10 log in problem

1cdorli

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I changed my MS account type to Local User. Since then I can't use command prompt - where there used to be a "Allow this app to make changes....." with an option YES/NO. Now the YES has vanished. Can't even change my account back to Admin, cos I have to answer YES. Any help please. Thanks, Ken
 
  1. Click on the Windows logo to restart the PC.
  2. Hold and press the Shift key and select Restart.
  3. This will boot you into the Windows Recovery Environment.
  4. Select Troubleshoot.
  5. Click on Advanced options.
  6. Select Command Prompt.
  7. Choose an account to continue.
  8. Type the following command to enable the built-in administrator:
    net user administrator /active:yes
  9. Hit Enter to execute the command.
  10. Reboot the PC and use the built-in administrator to troubleshoot the issue.
  11. Press Windows + R key once you boot into the desktop.
  12. Type the command netplwiz to open User Account settings.
  13. Select the account where the Yes option in User Account Control is missing.
  14. Click on Properties > Group Membership.
  15. Click on the Administrator radio button.
  16. Select Apply, and click on OK.
  17. Reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.

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