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Getting this error after…
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Unable to access administrative tools
I have mistakenly removed all the files from the program data folder. I am currently using windows 10 home edition.
Getting this error after running the control admintools from administrative powershell, please help me to get these files back I have tried several options like rollback and nothing happened after that.
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Windows 10 Access Denied — unable to gain administrator privileges
It is my son’s computer. He is the administrator so he can log in. However the programs do not run and there is no access to any folders. When using command prompt it gives a system 5 error. It does not seem to recognize him as the administrator anymore even though in settings he is listed as the administrator. I am unable to use an elevated command prompt because access to this is denied.
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Settings can’t be opened using the built-in administrator account
Hello,
Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
I’ve tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
I’m also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Unable to access administrative tools
net user administrator /active:no keeps saying access denied.
Hi Rebekah,
It’s possible that you’re not using an elevated command prompt, causing the Access Denied error. We suggest following these steps to properly disable the built-in administrator account:
- Right-click the Start button.
- Choose Command Prompt (Admin).
- Copy and paste net user Administrator /active:no and press
Enter. If the command isn’t successful, please post a screenshot so that we can study it further.
Let us know if you’re able to hide the administrator account after following these steps.
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Administrative Tools: Can I pin Administrative Tools to start menu? Using Win10-home 64, 1909 all updates since 3-12-20.152209
There’s a weird glitch going around on Windows 10 where the Administrative Tools folder is suddenly empty and all the shortcuts are apparently removed. Apparently, the issue is as old as Window 10, but since the pool of affected users is small, Microsoft never bothered to address it.
If it’s not the result of a Windows bug, the issue can also be caused by a user mistake (accidental deletion) or by a third party cleanup tool. In some rare cases, the Administrative Tools shortcuts can also be tampered by a malware infection.
What is the Administrative Tools folder?
The Administrative Tools folder is located in Control Panel and contains specialized tools that can be used by system administrators and power users to perform various advanced tasks. The Administrative Tools folder on Windows 10 is located on C:\ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs \ Administrative Tools.
Here’s a shortlist with the most popular administrative tools that are contained in the Administrative Tool folder:
- Computer Management
- Disk Cleanup
- Event Viewer
- Hyper-V Manager
- Component Services
- Local Security Policy
- Performance Monitor
Note: Keep in mind that the exact tools in your Administrative Tool folder will vary according to your Windows version.
If you’re currently looking at an empty Administrative Tools folder, the two methods below will help you restore the administrative tool shortcuts. If you’re looking for a streamlined method of restoring the missing Administrative Tool shortcuts, go with Method 1.
If you only use several administrative tools and you don’t care for the rest, follow Method 2 for instructions on how to re-create the missing shortcuts manually.
Method 1: Replacing the missing Administrative Tool shortcuts
The quickest way to restore the missing Administrative Tool shortcuts is to replace them with other entries taken from a healthy computer. To make it easier, we will provide a curated archive with all the components that you need.
Follow the guide down below replace the missing administrative Tool shortcuts with healthy entries:
- Download this archive (here) and use WinZip or WinRar to extract in somewhere convenable.
- Copy the contents of the archive and paste them in C:\ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs \ Administrative Tools
Note: If the ProgramData folder is not visible by default, go to the View tab in File Explorer and enable Hidden Items. - Once the new shortcuts are in place, they will become usable straight away.
Method 2: Creating the missing Administrative Tools shortcuts manually
If you are only missing a couple shortcuts or you don’t really need the vast majority of the tools present in the Administrative Tools folder, you can actually re-create the missing shortcuts yourself.
Here’s a table with the Administrative Tools present in Windows 10 along with their target paths so you can create the shortcuts yourself:
| Name of Administrative Tool | Target Path |
|---|---|
| Windows Memory Diagnostic | %windir%\system32\MdSched.exe |
| Windows Firewall with Advanced Security | %windir%\system32\WF.msc |
| Task Scheduler | %windir%\system32\taskschd.msc /s |
| System Information | %windir%\system32\msinfo32.exe |
| System Configuration | %windir%\system32\msconfig.exe |
| Services | %windir%\system32\services.msc |
| Resource Monitor | %windir%\system32\perfmon.exe /res |
| Print Management | %systemroot%\system32\printmanagement.msc |
| Performance Monitor | %windir%\system32\perfmon.msc /s |
| ODBC Data Sources (64-bit) | %windir%\system32\odbcad32.exe |
| ODBC Data Sources (32-bit) | %windir%\syswow64\odbcad32.exe |
| Local Security Policy | %windir%\system32\secpol.msc /s |
| iSCSI Initiator | %windir%\system32\iscsicpl.exe |
| Event Viewer | %windir%\system32\eventvwr.msc /s |
| Disk Cleanup | %windir%\system32\cleanmgr.exe |
| Defragment and Optimize Drives | %windir%\system32\dfrgui.exe |
| Computer Management | %windir%\system32\compmgmt.msc /s |
| Component Services | %windir%\system32\comexp.msc |
To create the shortcuts manually, you’ll need to create an additional folder outside the windows protected files (you won’t be able to create shortcuts directly in the Administrative folder). Instead, create a new folder on your desktop for your convenience.
Then, right-click on an empty space and choose New > Shortcut and insert the target directory (consult the table below) of the tool and hit the Next button.
Next, enter the name of the shortcut and hit Finish to create it.
Once all the required shortcuts are created, copy them all and navigate to the Administrative Tools folder (C:\ ProgramData \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Start Menu \ Programs \ Administrative Tools). Then, paste the newly created shortcuts in here and confirm at the UAC prompt.
That’s it. You have successfully restored the Windows 10 Administrative Tools shortcuts.
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mdonah
Major Geek ExtraordinaireI just went to This PC -> Manage and clicked on Disk Management. I got the following:
I checked the folder, and it’s empty. How could this happen and what do I need to do to correct it? Everything was there before AFAIK.
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The Administrative Tools section of that path path does not exist in my Win 10 Pro but Disk Management starts fine from the right click Start menu or from Control Panel > Administrative Tools or from This PC > Manage. Do any of the other routes work for you?
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mdonah
Major Geek ExtraordinaireThanks for getting back to me Earthling
I’ll have to check a little later. Right now I’m in Win 10 Enterprise checking for SSDs at Newegg.
It’s really weird. My Administrative Tools are still here in Win 10 Enterprise. I wonder if the most recent cumulative update for version 1511 had anything to do with it or if ASC messed things up?
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Well I would be the last to be surprised if ASC was the culprit. It isn’t welcome here.
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mdonah
Major Geek ExtraordinaireWell, Administrative Tools is empty in Control Panel too.
And, that’s not all. I lost my Internet Download Manager registration too. It’s now blocked in Windows 10 Pro. It looks like I’m going to have to reconstruct the Win 10 Pro partition before my Samsung EVO 850 SSD gets here.
None of these problems exist on any of my other versions of Windows.
???
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Worth trying System Restore?
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mdonah
Major Geek ExtraordinaireTried that immediately after I posted. I had system protection turned on but, there wasn’t any space allotted so, there were no restore points.
And I think I found the problem with IDM. On one of the drives, I brought up About for IDM. I thought I purchased a registration in May of last year. Turns out I purchased it Mar. 11, 2015 so, it’s expired.
What a dunce I can be.
Nonetheless, I’ve still got to reconstruct Win 10 Pro.
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mdonah
Major Geek Extraordinaire@Earthling
I checked my sales receipt for IDM. I DID purchase it in May of last year not March. I’ve begun reconstruction of Win 10 Pro. I don’t know what’s going on with IDM because it putzed out in Win 7 enterprise as well. So, I’m going to re-install on Win 10 Pro and see what happens.
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