Lost Administrator privileges on single-user computer

Posted: 04-07-2008, 07:54 PM

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While trying to download a program recommended by PC Magazine, I got an error
message related to UAC. I turned off UAC and it changed me from an
Administrator to a Standard User. I have not found a way to restore my
Administrator role. As a result, I can't use MSconfig, or System Restore, and
protected mode stays turned off.

I opened UAC but it won't let me turn on UAC or change back to an
Administrator. How do I fix this problem?

Thanks.

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Re: Lost Administrator privileges on single-user computer

Posted: 04-07-2008, 09:53 PM

Friendly-Fellow;675711 Wrote:

> While trying to download a program recommended by PC Magazine, I got an
> error
> message related to UAC. I turned off UAC and it changed me from an
> Administrator to a Standard User. I have not found a way to restore my
> Administrator role. As a result, I can't use MSconfig, or System
> Restore, and
> protected mode stays turned off.
>
> I opened UAC but it won't let me turn on UAC or change back to an
> Administrator. How do I fix this problem?
>
> Thanks.

Hello,

See if you can boot into Safe Mode and change your account type back to
administrator again. Afterwards, just restart the computer. These
tutorial will show you how if needed.

Safe Mode:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/123496-safe-mode.html

Change Account Type:
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/12...ount-type.html

Shawn

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