Ĭhoose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered. Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key. It may be necessary to create Windows 10 Installation Media on another PC to access the Command Prompt without needing a password. If you can't get the rights to do this then use whichever method works here to enable the hidden Built-in Administrator to be used only in emergencies:
If nothing helps try creating a new Local Admin Account to sign into to see if it works. Use this handy tool that adds Take Ownership shortcut to your right click context menu. You can also try taking ownership of the affected files or folders to see if this suffices. click on Administrator, then Apply, OK, restart PC.
Highlight your account, then click Properties, then Group Membership tab. Right click Start button to open Run box, copy and paste in netplwiz, press Enter. If it still prompts for Admin you should troubleshoot loss of Admin permissions: You can also run an app or program from an elevated shortcut that bypasses permissioning: I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Guardian Moderator here to help you.Īre you operating under an Administrator account? See how to change this here:
