Windows 11 blocks every administrator tool with no UAC prompt
I'm an administrator on my Windows 11 PC, but whenever I try to launch anything with elevated privileges—such as Task Manager, Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Event Viewer—I immediately…
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Does Command Prompt Look Elevated Even Though I Didn’t Run It as Administrator?
I'm using a Windows 11 PC. Recently, when I turn it on and open Command Prompt normally—without selecting "Run as administrator"—the window looks like it has administrator permissions.…
How can I run a legacy application with elevated access without giving users administrator credentials?
I need to let an end user run an old application on a server without granting them local administrator rights or exposing administrator credentials. The application appears to…
How can I stop a pop-up asking for permission every time I open my app?
I'm using Windows 11, and I recently installed a launcher that triggers a pop-up every single time I open it, even on startup. I'm looking for a way…
Help! My Admin Permissions Are Gone After Modding Windows 11
I tried to customize my Windows 11 setup using a tool called "UAC Revert Tweaker," and now I've lost access to all my admin permissions. I can't reset,…
Help Needed: Issues Running AutoCAD Without Admin Privileges
I'm having trouble with users trying to launch AutoCAD since the August Windows updates changed some UAC settings. Regular users are encountering error 1730, which says they need…
Can't Access Windows 11 24H2 Shares in Workgroup - Any Solutions?
Hey everyone! I'm running into a frustrating issue where I can't access network shares on Windows 11 24H2 computers in a WORKGROUP setting. Both PCs can see each…
How Can I Stop UAC Prompts for My Games on Windows 11?
Hey everyone! I recently upgraded to Windows 11 (not by choice, haha), and I've been facing an annoying issue with UAC prompts. Every time I try to open…
Why Does the Xerox Device Agent Need Elevation?
Has anyone used the Xerox Device Agent (XDA) after their recent upgrade? I've installed it on my print server, but I'm puzzled about why the GUI needs elevation…
How can I run a PowerShell script as admin from a separate file?
I'm putting together backup scripts for my hard drives and managed to write a shared library of hashtables, variables, and functions for various maintenance tasks. Instead of copying…
How can I run a script with both user and admin privileges?
I'm trying to develop a comprehensive remediation script that will help users with frequent issues. The challenge I'm facing is that some parts of the script need to…
Help! My UAC Isn't Working and I Can't Access Admin Features
I'm having a major issue with my Windows 10 computer where the User Account Control (UAC) seems to be completely broken. It won't let me access anything that…
How to Run PowerShell Without Admin Privileges?
I'm trying to run PowerShell without needing admin privileges, but it keeps forcing me into admin mode. Technically, it's my PC, and I believe I have admin credentials.…
Why Can't I Access the Root of My Data Drive on a File Server?
I'm logged in with my domain admin account, and I know my account is part of the Domain Admins group, which is also a member of the local…
How to Handle Required Admin Access for Frequent Updates without Giving Local Admin Rights?
I recently started working as a senior sys admin at a small company, and I've been tasked with removing local admin access for users on their devices. I'm…
How to Handle UAC Prompts for Software Updates Without Admin Access?
I'm a new senior sys admin at a small company, and my task is to remove local admin access from users on their workstations. There's one application that…