Lost administrator rights, can't enter safe mode, windows 10

[kengbee]

I took off admin rights on accident while going thru some configurations now I don't have access to most of my computer and I can't download anything or update anything. I have tried many options to enter safe mode to fix this issue but have failed many times due to not being able to have admin access.


Options I have tried:

1. Manage another account thru "User Accounts", I can't even get passed that part without having admin access, it says I need admin rights and to enter password, except there is no option to type in a password with the "yes" greyed out. (This account is my only account on this computer)


2. Tried Shift+Restart to enter recovery mode, but when I enter recovery mode the only option I get is to "Turn off PC", there is no troubleshoot option to click.


3. I tried to use the Run option netplwiz but I need admin rights to enter.


4. I tried a method to force the user account to be admin from cmd prompt /U %username% /F %USERPROFILE% /R /SKIPSL /P (password)


5. I tried going into Update & Security, clicked "Restart Now" to enter the blue recover page but as stated before, the only option I get is to "Turn off PC".


6. Tried msconfig on Run but need admin access to enter.


7. Tried cmd prompt: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy, but it says access denied.


I do not have a Windows 10 boot disk, I previously had Windows 7 and got the free upgrade. I can't even back-up and restore to Win-7 without admin. Win-7 I could've just press F8 at start-up and all this would've been done with. Someone please help I am at a complete loss because all the options I have found have come to failure for me. All I want is administrator back or if i can get to safe mode then I can fix this.

 

[Colif]

tap F8 at start up it should get you into advanced start up, can get safe mode from there.

Here is win 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/software-download/windows10

once its burned, boot from it, put in lang details and select repair pc on next page, and in amongst those menus is safe mode.

Easier to back up everything and just fresh install and make a new user then. this ill help: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2784691/ditch-problematic-win10-upgrade-replace-clean-install.html

 

[bicycle_repair_man]

Safe mode won't help; all it does is load Windows with the most basic drivers so that you can diagnose error messages caused by third-party programs or drivers.

You may want to try a System Restore assuming you have a restore point prior to the account deletion. Windows creates a restore point every time new updates are installed and usually when a new program is installed. Failing that, a rebuild is your only option.

If you are forced to rebuild, get the PC to a basic working state and then take an image using Backup and Restore.