Windows 10: Administrator applications do not work

When I try to open an administrator file, including cmd and task manager, I recieve error message "File system error -1073741521." I've checked and my user account is administrator. I'm not sure what's wrong.

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How to always allow administrator permissions for a specific application

Hi Lyon,

Windows 10 gives users the ability to customize how they run applications. We suggest that you follow the steps below on how to grant administrator permission to a specific application:

• Click the Windows icon on your Windows 10 screen that will open the list of applications. Right click on the specific application that you wish to have an admin permission, click the
  More and click Open file location.
• A new window will open to the location of the program. Right-click on the program and click
  Properties from the pop-up menu.
• In the Properties window, click the Shortcut tab and then click
  Advanced.
• In the Advanced Properties window, check the box next to
  Run as administrator and click OK.
  
• The program will now open in administrator mode when you click the shortcut from the Start menu. Repeat the steps above for other desired applications.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John

 

Why is my administrator account not recognized as an administrator account in Windows 10?

Hello,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the issue description you need to run an application in administrator mode even though you are logged in as administrator. Here are few steps which you may try to run an application in administrator mode always.

Method 1

If you are using any shortcut for opening or running the application then you may try the steps provided below.

• Right-click the shortcut, click Properties.
• Click Advanced. Select Run as Administrator.

For more clarification you may refer to the screen shot added below.





Method 2 (affects all shortcuts, and works on jump-lists and opening files with the application):

• Go to the location of the executable.
• Right click AppThatRequiresAdminRights.exe and select Troubleshoot Compatibility.
• Select the option Troubleshoot program after the wizard has finished detecting issues.
• Choose the The program requires additional permissions option. The wizard will apply the
  Run as Administrator setting to AppThatRequiresAdminRights.exe program.
• Click (required) and close the wizard.

For more clarification you may refer to the screen shot added below.



Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.

Regards,