Deleted all my environment variables

[Kaneb]

So basically, a month ago or so I deleted all my system variables whilst configuring some settings in "Edit system environment variables". I don't exactly remember why, but it has affected a lot of my computer. I can't open .exe files or regedit or task manager. I can't do a system restore or reinstall windows. I can't open sound settings and "Edit environment variables". I saw a post on this website about having to add the system variables manually I truthfully did not understand any of it. I get confused and don't really understand when the term "path" is used so it is very hard for me. Can anyone guide me through this personally? I understand that the adding is different for different specs. My specs are gtx750ti and intel i7 4990. Please help.

 

[DelJo63]

These are unique to every login - - EXCEPT the system variables.

Login as the ADMIN and copy/save all the system variables. Log back into your login and save the system vars (if they are missing).

 

[Kaneb]

What do you mean?

 

[Kaneb]

I think I am on the ADMIN user but sometimes it says I have don't ADMIN perms

 

[DelJo63]

The Administrator login is not the same as a normal login with Admin privileges - - do some reading.

 

[Kaneb]

How do I log in to my Admin account? I only see one account. Sorry, I'm **** with computers.

 

[DelJo63]

Run CMD
inside that, issue:

• net user administrator /active:yes
• now, SWAP users
• login as ADMINISTRATOR

change the login password and be sure to use something you can remember

 

[Kaneb]

"System error 5 has occurred
Access denied"

 

[Kaneb]

Okay, done. I am on the administrator account. What do I do now?

 

[DelJo63]

I would Create a new Account. Then take the system variables, COPY and store them into your account.

 

[Kaneb]

I would Create a new Account. Then take the system variables, COPY and store them into your account.

Take them from where?

 

[DelJo63]

:sigh: the new account properties.

BTW; Another approach is to abandon your existing account and use the new one. We can then use the Admin account to move you documents over to the new account.

 

[yesfri]

Dear all,
I made the same mistake yesterday, before proceeding to the above mentioned procedure, I would like to know about the software that I had installed in the system will effect or not?

 

[DelJo63]

IMO, you've only fouled the users login, not any of the installed programs.

 

[yesfri]

I made it, Thank you so much for the reply