Windows 10: How do I get my Windows COMPUTER account back?

Discus and support How do I get my Windows COMPUTER account back? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So my dad recently gave me his old gaming computer. He has his administrator account on it, and since I used to use it before, I have my own account on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Avi Nath, Jan 2, 2025.

  1. Avi Nath Win User

    How do I get my Windows COMPUTER account back?


    So my dad recently gave me his old gaming computer. He has his administrator account on it, and since I used to use it before, I have my own account on it. However, after all of these years, I don't remember the password or the pin to my account. However, I know the PIN to my dad's account he's the administrator. Furthermore, when I did the "forgot my pin" method, it said to search for an app in the store, and when I pressed yes nothing happened. When I did the "forgot my password" method, it would say Fix your account, and that I would have to go to account.microsoft.com to fix the issue. W

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    Avi Nath, Jan 2, 2025
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  2. Zakin Win User

    Strange Windows 10 User Account issue.

    Unfortunately I had done those steps numerous reboots, it just, reappears for no good reason. The base account isn't even a Microsoft account, it's a local account.

    I haven't quite tried the built in administrator account on W10, but so far in my experience on my own computer, the built in account seemed to have absolutely no more control than I did on my own.

    It's just strange, I go in, it warns me twice about deleting the account, then it's gone. Reboot, and it's back?

    EDIT: Just to specify, both command line and Netplwiz both say only HIS account exists on the computer, it doesn't list this rogue account. This is what I meant in my first post about the fact that even Windows doesn't seem to believe it exists, HALF the time. *Frown How do I get my Windows COMPUTER account back? :(
     
    Zakin, Jan 3, 2025
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  3. Vesao Win User
    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Jan 3, 2025
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  4. How do I get my Windows COMPUTER account back?

    Random account appeared on login to my computer

    Hi Mathew,

    Thank you for getting back to us.

    I suggest you to try the below steps to remove the user account from your computer.


    • Login to your computer through administrator account.

    • Press Windows key + r and type
      netplwiz
      , hit Enter.

    • Select the user account, you want to remove.

    • Click on the Remove button.

    Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Jan 3, 2025
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