I've had my PC for many years, and when we set it up, my dad logged in with his Microsoft account as the administrator. While I've found a way to create a new account, I really don't want to start over and lose all my files. The biggest issue is that I keep getting a message saying I need "permission from the administrator" whenever I try to delete certain files. I'm looking for a way to have my own administrator account without losing years of data. Any help would be much appreciated!
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You can create a new local admin account for yourself on Windows. Once you do that, there are tools available that can help you transfer your files from the old account to your new one. They’re usually used for when setting up a new computer, but they work for moving data between accounts too. Just be sure to back everything up first to avoid any mishaps!
Isn't it possible to just ask your dad to make the changes for you? It might be easier than doing it all yourself.
He's not really tech-savvy, so I think I'm stuck figuring this out myself.