F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems Your Windows account and an admin account are both present.

Your Windows account and an admin account are both present.

Your Windows account and an admin account are both present.

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Epsylon16
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11-19-2022, 06:33 PM
#1
I can't imagine how surprising this was but it seems you were adjusting your input settings and ended up with two accounts labeled differently. It looks like your primary admin account wasn’t what you expected, and now you have another one called "Administrator." Do you know if these are the same person or separate roles? You might want to check who has access to each account. Also, turning one into an admin role isn’t possible unless your system allows that change.
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Epsylon16
11-19-2022, 06:33 PM #1

I can't imagine how surprising this was but it seems you were adjusting your input settings and ended up with two accounts labeled differently. It looks like your primary admin account wasn’t what you expected, and now you have another one called "Administrator." Do you know if these are the same person or separate roles? You might want to check who has access to each account. Also, turning one into an admin role isn’t possible unless your system allows that change.

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Daantjeplays
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11-23-2022, 03:29 PM
#2
Windows includes several predefined accounts. You can view them by executing 'net user' from the command prompt. The 'Administrator' account is among these built-in options. After changing its password or activating it, you can log in using that account. It's not advised to do this unless necessary. For security reasons, you might prefer your regular user account instead—especially if you're part of the Administrators group. If the account becomes active but isn't needed, run 'net user Administrator /active:no' from an elevated prompt to hide it.
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Daantjeplays
11-23-2022, 03:29 PM #2

Windows includes several predefined accounts. You can view them by executing 'net user' from the command prompt. The 'Administrator' account is among these built-in options. After changing its password or activating it, you can log in using that account. It's not advised to do this unless necessary. For security reasons, you might prefer your regular user account instead—especially if you're part of the Administrators group. If the account becomes active but isn't needed, run 'net user Administrator /active:no' from an elevated prompt to hide it.

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xvMAKSIOvx
Member
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11-23-2022, 06:10 PM
#3
Usually that default administrator account stays hidden, so something might've enabled it. Somewhat concerning since you usually see that kind of stuff with malware/RDP scams. There might just be some nuanced scenario where it gets enabled too.
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xvMAKSIOvx
11-23-2022, 06:10 PM #3

Usually that default administrator account stays hidden, so something might've enabled it. Somewhat concerning since you usually see that kind of stuff with malware/RDP scams. There might just be some nuanced scenario where it gets enabled too.

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REMPEBROS
Junior Member
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11-23-2022, 08:26 PM
#4
You're not alone in finding this setup puzzling. It's common for systems to have mixed permissions, and the labels can vary by platform or version. If you're unsure, checking the documentation or contacting support might clarify things.
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REMPEBROS
11-23-2022, 08:26 PM #4

You're not alone in finding this setup puzzling. It's common for systems to have mixed permissions, and the labels can vary by platform or version. If you're unsure, checking the documentation or contacting support might clarify things.

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cocochip50
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11-24-2022, 10:37 AM
#5
It seems there might be some concerns about visibility. Typically this feature is turned off by default, and it isn’t visible in the background. Have you recently added any software or downloaded files? A photo of your control panel showing the uninstall option would be helpful.
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cocochip50
11-24-2022, 10:37 AM #5

It seems there might be some concerns about visibility. Typically this feature is turned off by default, and it isn’t visible in the background. Have you recently added any software or downloaded files? A photo of your control panel showing the uninstall option would be helpful.

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ApolloGam3r
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11-27-2022, 02:56 AM
#6
Using the "Administrator" account opens your door to automated threats, particularly when remote desktop is active. The username "Administrator" is well-known, and launching attacks simply floods your system with guessed passwords. You might attempt it for a test, but enabling the router on the correct port could eventually reveal your password through Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Security. Over time, your account will be exposed, leading to a compromised system. In short, avoid the Administrator account—it’s unnecessary and risky.
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ApolloGam3r
11-27-2022, 02:56 AM #6

Using the "Administrator" account opens your door to automated threats, particularly when remote desktop is active. The username "Administrator" is well-known, and launching attacks simply floods your system with guessed passwords. You might attempt it for a test, but enabling the router on the correct port could eventually reveal your password through Event Viewer > Windows Logs > Security. Over time, your account will be exposed, leading to a compromised system. In short, avoid the Administrator account—it’s unnecessary and risky.

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Imagodie
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11-27-2022, 09:33 AM
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Imagodie
11-27-2022, 09:33 AM #7