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...> net accounts Lockout threshold: Never Done! > Since this a work laptop, they may have domain policies set that will override anything you do. They've never touched it. There's no IT. Will see if the monitoring software catches it. Report generated...

I've done both Option 2s actually. But I think I found the problem. WHen I first opened a Terminal(admin) initially I Pinned it to Taskbar. But when a new instance is opened it is no longer a Terminal(Admin). I (wrongly) assumed Powershell (the default command prompt instance) was...

been there done that. that's where we started!

To be clear, you mean the hidden built-in Administrator account, right? I've demonstrated that a Local user account in the Administrator group cannot do the above suggestion. And I don't see a user-friendly path to unhide the hidden built-in Administrator account, so I guess I have to move...

Thanks, but that's a bit out of my comfort zone. I was reminded of the Administrator and Guest account in MMC Local Users Groups of olden days (that we were encouraged to keep disabled). Woulda been nice if that was still around. sigh... Does make me wonder what is the point of regular...

That's exactly what I've been trying to do, but that article says it is only available in Pro, not Home.

I tried Option 2 and I got System error 5 has occurred. Access is denied. User trying to unlock and user locked-out are both in administrator group. Both are Local Accounts. (<--edited for added detail) I tried it from Admin command prompt and also powershell. This is Home edition. I...

Update: Solution even better! That video showed how to access more options so I can go full screen remote and W11 not just be a tab in a browser. Woo-hoo! I don't even need the 27" monitor. hmmm..... will I return it though? Maybe I'll test out the 21" in real work scenarios before I...

Helpful video... that explains a few beginning missteps I made getting it started. I did want and get persistent access, but I will come back to this to see more details. He's thorough. The remote laptop icon is greyed out now. I think laptop is asleep. I hope when I wake up laptop...

Solved! Chrome Remote Desktop to the rescue. Easy Peasy (so far anyhow). Laptop browser is now a tab in my W7 browser so it can't maximize its screen, but it's a HUGE improvement from 15" laptop real estate. Currently am using my W7 21" monitor. 27" monitor coming soon. which should...

Not sure I would know how to do that, but sounds like a path!

we actually don't have IT admins. It's just a corporate software app. And it's overall pretty dumb. But I personally wouldn't want to install anything risky. I will google free remote tools and see options. I've fiddled a bit. Helps a little but often the page elements don't render...

Here's the dilemma. My desktop of choice is Windows 7. Nice 21" monitor, easy on the older eyes. ( Totally secure adblock, ghostery, savvy user... please don't get sidetracked!). I WFH and use a company laptop for business (on DR table). I only use the laptop (15" hard on the eyes) when I...