Windows 10 Domain Admin problems

Windows 10 Domain Admin problems

You might discover that you are not able to fully administrate your domain joined Windows 10 computer using a domain administrator account.

Just as an example when you click on Change product key nothing happens:

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Clicking Get Started (Get Insider Builds) again nothing happens:

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In a local policy (gpedit.msc) or in a GPO change Security SettingsLocal PoliciesSecurity OptionsUser Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account to Enabled

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Restart the computer and try again, this time you will get a UAC prompt when trying to change product key:

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And answering YES at the UAC prompt will give you the Enter a product key dialog:

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Clicking Get Started (Get Insider Builds) will now prompt you for a Microsoft account:

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