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Hello everyone,
Let me explain, for the past few months, whenever I logged into my computer, I had to manually open my session. I found it strange since I only had one session and it was therefore unnecessary.
I decided to look for a way to automatically log in, I went to a site (https://www.pcastuces.com/pratique/astuces/2620.htm) where they say to open "netplwiz" and uncheck the box "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer." I did that, then it asked me for a password, I typed it in and everything worked fine.
After restarting my PC, the problem only got worse, I was faced with 2 sessions (mine and another unnamed one that appeared out of nowhere), and now I needed a password to log into my session. I entered the one I had noted earlier, but it didn't work. The solution was to leave it blank, and I could access my session.
But the problem doesn't stop there, because when software needs to run as Administrator, I can only respond "No," the "Yes" option is grayed out, and it asks for my Administrator password, which doesn't work.
I can't go back to netplwiz as it runs as Administrator, and I can’t manage my sessions; basically, I can't do anything.
I tried several techniques, like going to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management, Local Users and Groups, Users, Administrator, and unchecking "Account is disabled," but it says "Access denied."
If anyone has a solution, that would be great. :)
Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 21.0
Let me explain, for the past few months, whenever I logged into my computer, I had to manually open my session. I found it strange since I only had one session and it was therefore unnecessary.
I decided to look for a way to automatically log in, I went to a site (https://www.pcastuces.com/pratique/astuces/2620.htm) where they say to open "netplwiz" and uncheck the box "Users must enter a username and password to use this computer." I did that, then it asked me for a password, I typed it in and everything worked fine.
After restarting my PC, the problem only got worse, I was faced with 2 sessions (mine and another unnamed one that appeared out of nowhere), and now I needed a password to log into my session. I entered the one I had noted earlier, but it didn't work. The solution was to leave it blank, and I could access my session.
But the problem doesn't stop there, because when software needs to run as Administrator, I can only respond "No," the "Yes" option is grayed out, and it asks for my Administrator password, which doesn't work.
I can't go back to netplwiz as it runs as Administrator, and I can’t manage my sessions; basically, I can't do anything.
I tried several techniques, like going to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management, Local Users and Groups, Users, Administrator, and unchecking "Account is disabled," but it says "Access denied."
If anyone has a solution, that would be great. :)
Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 21.0
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So it's even simpler
http://www.forum-seven.com/forum/
But based on what you wrote earlier, be careful when deleting a session, as it seems you have two.. you'll need to use (I believe) preferably the one created originally; not being sure about this point, I encourage you to wait until specialists can confirm it or not.
As soon as I open "Local Security Policy," it says:
"You are not authorized to perform this operation
Details:
- Access denied"
Otherwise, thanks for the advice, but the more I progress, the more I feel like my computer is trying to confuse me. :/
"You are not authorized to perform this operation
Details:
- Access denied"
Otherwise, thanks for the advice, but the more I progress, the more I feel like my computer is trying to confuse me. :/
re
In the right pane, double-click on Accounts: Administrator Account Status and on the Local Security Settings tab, check Enabled, then Apply
it's still after that you need to follow the same path again but to go further down the menus, finally according to the example
In the right pane, double-click on Accounts: Administrator Account Status and on the Local Security Settings tab, check Enabled, then Apply
it's still after that you need to follow the same path again but to go further down the menus, finally according to the example
Yes, but the problem is that the "Local Security Policy" executable does not start, so I cannot follow the procedure.
So, I don’t know, I humbly admit... I don’t know
My opinion would be, I think, to consult a pro, at a shop near you, rather than trying various manipulations often suggested here with common sense, but not always, and thus avoid complicating things even more...
You’ve already done file manipulations that did not yield convincing results, or that have already changed quite a few things, either because it wasn't the right thing to do, or because the proposed solution was good but poorly explained and therefore you didn’t do what you needed to do, or you yourself missed a step, in short;
Stop! Stop! A consultation at a shop costs nothing; there comes a time when, in any case, the limit of remote help is reached; at least a pro guarantees the repair or their intervention in general; you get an invoice, and therefore recourse just in case
If there is to be a repair, you will get a quote; you can have another one prepared elsewhere, to be sure, and you’ll see that it’s not that expensive;
Then let those who know how to do it handle it.
And... you never know, save right away what you absolutely want to keep that might be on your disk, while you still can
Put all that on an external hard drive, or on a second disk, or on a USB stick, or burn it onto a DVD, or to the cloud, no matter as long as you can find it again
Because if the solution is to reinstall Windows from scratch (therefore reformatting, you will lose everything...
Personally, I think that’s how it’s going to end... but I'm not knowledgeable enough to assert it.
My opinion would be, I think, to consult a pro, at a shop near you, rather than trying various manipulations often suggested here with common sense, but not always, and thus avoid complicating things even more...
You’ve already done file manipulations that did not yield convincing results, or that have already changed quite a few things, either because it wasn't the right thing to do, or because the proposed solution was good but poorly explained and therefore you didn’t do what you needed to do, or you yourself missed a step, in short;
Stop! Stop! A consultation at a shop costs nothing; there comes a time when, in any case, the limit of remote help is reached; at least a pro guarantees the repair or their intervention in general; you get an invoice, and therefore recourse just in case
If there is to be a repair, you will get a quote; you can have another one prepared elsewhere, to be sure, and you’ll see that it’s not that expensive;
Then let those who know how to do it handle it.
And... you never know, save right away what you absolutely want to keep that might be on your disk, while you still can
Put all that on an external hard drive, or on a second disk, or on a USB stick, or burn it onto a DVD, or to the cloud, no matter as long as you can find it again
Because if the solution is to reinstall Windows from scratch (therefore reformatting, you will lose everything...
Personally, I think that’s how it’s going to end... but I'm not knowledgeable enough to assert it.
re
I'm increasingly worried about an issue with your system
viruses, other bugs, disk too loaded, almost at saturation, or about to fail or files accidentally deleted with cleaner.. I don’t know.. but I think it's looking bad for your Windows
ah.. formatting, when you dominate us..
still, do a thorough test of your hard drive, if the problem comes from your disk, there's no point in reinstalling Windows on it... plan to buy a SATA disk, 500/750GB /1TB,
below that it's just right, above it becomes large in case of loss, and maybe even a bit more fragile
did you notice that 500GB hard drives were the most expensive?
it's because they had the right balance at the capacity level and were reliable.. so look for them!!
I'm increasingly worried about an issue with your system
viruses, other bugs, disk too loaded, almost at saturation, or about to fail or files accidentally deleted with cleaner.. I don’t know.. but I think it's looking bad for your Windows
ah.. formatting, when you dominate us..
still, do a thorough test of your hard drive, if the problem comes from your disk, there's no point in reinstalling Windows on it... plan to buy a SATA disk, 500/750GB /1TB,
below that it's just right, above it becomes large in case of loss, and maybe even a bit more fragile
did you notice that 500GB hard drives were the most expensive?
it's because they had the right balance at the capacity level and were reliable.. so look for them!!
re
that's convenient, it's sale time haha
you can find yourself a nice brand new pc, already half obsolete, but guaranteed for 1 year parts (labor is less certain... you have to check the conditions)
no really
go to the store, ask for advice about your current issue without telling them of course that you're considering maybe buying a new pc... otherwise it's sure, your current pc won't be repairable... I might be exaggerating a bit but there is a risk
depending on what they propose for the repair, and the price asked, if you don't want to invest to repair a pc that will ultimately remain an old repaired and functional pc
so get a quote for a complete central unit
based on what you want to do with your future pc, they'll propose a functional configuration, adapted to today's needs, like SATA connectors, PCI Express ports instead of AGP...
of course you'll choose a case to your liking, all while knowing that some are very pretty, ohhhh it lights up blue; ohhhhh we can see through
but not more functional than a classic black case
you'll take care to plan a card with USB 3, which is gradually becoming the norm by spending a little more, you could even get two USB 3 ports on the front, on a case meant for that
but again, you can upgrade your classic black case, and add later and only when you need it a bay to provide those ports on the front through a free DVD slot (5"1/4)
in short, you'll have everything at hand: advice, assembly, testing, warranty, after-sales service..
you'll have what you wanted, which you can evolve when you can, and in the end not much more expensive than "buying ready-made" with a lot fewer future problems due to tattoos, and many others..
for example
http://www.leboncoin.fr/informatique/462964949.htm?ca=6_s
500€ for a configuration that's already advanced we can find cheaper, but at the same time, less fast.. obviously
there, it's in my region, so just to give you an idea but you can find it around you and even on the net
another example
https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/v-107-0.html
but beware, no USB 3 on those
there you go, heat up the card... lol
that's convenient, it's sale time haha
you can find yourself a nice brand new pc, already half obsolete, but guaranteed for 1 year parts (labor is less certain... you have to check the conditions)
no really
go to the store, ask for advice about your current issue without telling them of course that you're considering maybe buying a new pc... otherwise it's sure, your current pc won't be repairable... I might be exaggerating a bit but there is a risk
depending on what they propose for the repair, and the price asked, if you don't want to invest to repair a pc that will ultimately remain an old repaired and functional pc
so get a quote for a complete central unit
based on what you want to do with your future pc, they'll propose a functional configuration, adapted to today's needs, like SATA connectors, PCI Express ports instead of AGP...
of course you'll choose a case to your liking, all while knowing that some are very pretty, ohhhh it lights up blue; ohhhhh we can see through
but not more functional than a classic black case
you'll take care to plan a card with USB 3, which is gradually becoming the norm by spending a little more, you could even get two USB 3 ports on the front, on a case meant for that
but again, you can upgrade your classic black case, and add later and only when you need it a bay to provide those ports on the front through a free DVD slot (5"1/4)
in short, you'll have everything at hand: advice, assembly, testing, warranty, after-sales service..
you'll have what you wanted, which you can evolve when you can, and in the end not much more expensive than "buying ready-made" with a lot fewer future problems due to tattoos, and many others..
for example
http://www.leboncoin.fr/informatique/462964949.htm?ca=6_s
500€ for a configuration that's already advanced we can find cheaper, but at the same time, less fast.. obviously
there, it's in my region, so just to give you an idea but you can find it around you and even on the net
another example
https://www.cdiscount.com/informatique/v-107-0.html
but beware, no USB 3 on those
there you go, heat up the card... lol
I finally found the solution to my problem:
I had to start Windows in Safe Mode, then, at the logon screen, there was my session and "Other user", I went to "Other user", a username and password were requested, I just entered "Administrator" as the username, without a password, and I was able to log into the Administrator account on my PC, which was impossible in normal mode.
Once in the Administrator account, I went to "Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management, Local Users and Groups, Groups, Administrators".
And I just added my main account to the Administrators group, and since then, no more problems. :)
I had to start Windows in Safe Mode, then, at the logon screen, there was my session and "Other user", I went to "Other user", a username and password were requested, I just entered "Administrator" as the username, without a password, and I was able to log into the Administrator account on my PC, which was impossible in normal mode.
Once in the Administrator account, I went to "Start, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Computer Management, Local Users and Groups, Groups, Administrators".
And I just added my main account to the Administrators group, and since then, no more problems. :)