Macbook Pro (M1) Accidentally Changed Admin Account to standard on Mac

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Macbook Pro (M1) Accidentally Changed Admin Account to standard on Mac

I had only one admin account , and it changed accidentally into a standard account leaving me without an admin account, I tried the way the include removing .AppleSetupDone but it would trigger anything the Mac just restarted like nothing happens, also I tried to erase all the data and reset my Mac, it worked for couple of hours before it did again changed my only admin account into standard . so I kinda stuck , what should I do ?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.6

Posted on Dec 25, 2023 1:42 AM

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Answer 1

HWTech

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Dec 26, 2023 8:37 PM in response to boukaderhamza

The only time I've ever heard of an admin user account changing to a standard user account is after an OS update/upgrade.

I would suggest repeating the process again of a clean install of macOS & restore from backup, but this time immediately create a second macOS admin user account for a backup. Hopefully the issue only affects the main admin user account, so if it occurs again, then you can log into the 2nd admin user account to fix the main user account. I've never heard of anyone mentioning multiple admin user accounts being changed to standard user accounts.

Otherwise, you may have some issue with some third party software (maybe not restore the apps or settings), or maybe your Mac is being managed by a school, business, or employer. Check to see if there are any Profiles in the System Settings.

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Answer 2

Dec 25, 2023 1:45 AM in response to boukaderhamza

I need help asap

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Macbook Pro (M1) Accidentally Changed Admin Account to standard on Mac

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