How Do I Recover Administrator in Windows 8?
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How do I recover my administrator account on Windows 8?

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  1. If there are no Administrator accounts on the system, you can boot to Safe Mode to access the Built-in Administrator account.
  2. Press WinKey+I to display Settings.
  3. Click the Power Options icon.
  4. Hold down the Shift Key while you click the Restart option.
  5. On the first screen, select Troubleshoot.

How do I recover my administrator?

Here’s how to perform a system restore when your admin account is deleted:

  1. Sign in through your Guest account.
  2. Lock the computer by pressing Windows key + L on the keyboard.
  3. Click on the Power button.
  4. Hold Shift then click Restart.
  5. Click Troubleshoot.
  6. Click Advanced Options.
  7. Click System restore.
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