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Offline 2feetsofLove

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Newbie does stupid move.
« on: June 18, 2021, 10:44:08 am »
So ....I have Win.10Pro.I used Technicians toolbox and deleted admin user !!!!!!!!____!Now I cannot open any Windows apps or install anything or uninstall.I booted into safe mode and uninstalled the program.Not it may be worse.I do not have a Windows disk ...cannot use restore points...it will not let me do a reset neither.Please help the dummy.All I have is my user group with no admin powers.

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Re: Newbie does stupid move.
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2021, 02:32:03 pm »
Boot back into Safe Mode - go Start and type rstrui.exe and press enter when it comes up

This will give you access to your restore points without having to go through an UAC.








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Re: Newbie does stupid move.
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2021, 01:18:54 am »
This article gives steps on how to restore your admin account should the restore points not fix, which again is done in Safe Mode -

https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/locked-user-account-lost-admin-privileges-rescue/