why does my computer have 2 administrative accounts?

Question

the real administrative account is fine and i can make changes to it...

but this new one wont let me do anything how do I delete it....

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In the real admin account go into Users and delete it.  //Steve

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First off, which Windows version are you using?
I'll assume Windows 7. In that case try the following:
1. Log in as the primary administrator.
2. Click the Windows orb (start menu) and type "user accounts", hit [enter].
3. Click on "Manage another account".
4. Select the second admin account and click "Delete the account".
5. Now you can select if you want to keep the files (docs, pics, etc.).

I would like to add that if the new account 'magically' appeared it could be that your system is either infected with malware/a virus or someone is accessing it externally. I personally advise Comodo Internet Security (free) but you can use any alternative out there to keep your system clean.

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go into control panel, users and accounts, and then go to the account u wanna delete, and delete it(you have to be on the real admin one though)

why does my computer have 2 administrative accounts?

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