Windows 10: System32 error when running as administrator, installing or running programs

Discus and support System32 error when running as administrator, installing or running programs in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Several months ago, my PC suddenly wouldn't boot up at all. Through troubleshooting, I eventually got to ruling out RAM. When I pulled one of the RAM... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Austen Rushing, Jun 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM.

  1. System32 error when running as administrator, installing or running programs


    Several months ago, my PC suddenly wouldn't boot up at all. Through troubleshooting, I eventually got to ruling out RAM. When I pulled one of the RAM sticks, the PC booted into the middle of a system update. Apparently I had a stick of RAM fail in the middle of a system update, and since then I get this error when I try to do anything as Admin and also when running or installing new programs. I cannot run chkdsk or any repair tools as CMD wont open as Administrator.

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    Austen Rushing, Jun 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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  2. Joe9090 Win User

    Running Programs for a standard user

    Hello

    You mentioned checking the the box 'Run as Administrator'

    This is the opposite of what I require ,I wanted to avoid running programs as admin . By unchecking 'Run As Administrator' I am still getting an admin credential verification prompt

    Any further suggestions ?
     
  3. Zone Win User
    Unassociated file associations only running programs as administrator


    My issue revolves around encountering read/wright permissions with programs Java-based programs. I currently have installed jdk-8u65-windows-x64 on Windows 10 64-bit. Java is installed on C drive within program files. by Java-based programs reside outside the program folders on the C drive. Running the Java-based programs as administrator should solve the issue of read/wright permissions.

    Only when I run as administrator the Java-based programs do I encounter the error depicted the below.
    Running the program with unelevated privileges everything works as expected except for the read/write errors. Elevating the program to administrator causes it to complain about not having the correct file associations performed the selected action.


    System32 error when running as administrator, installing or running programs 81757d1485967468t-unassociated-file-associations-only-running-programs-administrator-capture.jpg


    Progress thus far...
    • The file associations are set correctly. I've check within Windows settings and the registry.
    • Uninstalled and reinstalled Java
    • Disabled UAC *required a reboot

    I'm at a loss to how to troubleshoot this as I've checked all the points of failure that I can think of so far.
     
  4. System32 error when running as administrator, installing or running programs

    "Run as Administrator" Error when attempting to run programs on Windows 10.

    Original title: "Run as Administrator" Error when attempting to run programs

    I recently, within two months upgraded to the free windows 10 from windows 7. Some programs, like games, I attempt to run will not run due to the above error message. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, right clicking and selecting run as administrator
    but none work. I have seen a few posts that offer suggestions but those have also not worked. I am toss about windows 10 where this is my only problem thus far and is becoming a big pain in the rear. Is there any way around this. I am the only user on
    the computer and have the only profile.
     
    Tyler Daigle, Jun 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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