I've found myself in a tough situation after my dad left. He was really tech-savvy and set up a ton of restrictions on my Windows 11 laptop. Since I'm no longer in contact with him and my brothers aren't willing to help, I need to figure out a way to delete his admin account without the password, and I'd like to avoid doing a hard reset. Any advice?
3 Answers
If you can access your computer's settings without a BIOS password, one straightforward method is to reinstall Windows. Just be aware this will remove everything on the device, so back up important files if you can first.
Another option is to activate the hidden Administrator account through Safe Mode: 1. Boot into Advanced Startup Options by holding the power button during startup. 2. Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt. 3. Enter the command `net user administrator /active:yes` and restart. You can then log into the hidden Administrator account and reset the password for your dad’s account without needing his password.
If things are that tense with your dad and you can't ask him for help, your best bet might just be to wipe the device and start fresh. It sounds drastic, but it'll give you a clean slate!
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