Windows 10: Can only run files as admin

Discus and support Can only run files as admin in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I’ve recently run into an issue with all executable files on my PC.For some reason, the default for all .exe files is to be run as administrator. I saw... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by KeeganBaier, Oct 3, 2021.

  1. KEEGANBAIER
    KeeganBaier Win User

    Can only run files as admin


    I’ve recently run into an issue with all executable files on my PC.For some reason, the default for all .exe files is to be run as administrator. I saw two other users with similar issues but the fixes that worked for them didn’t work for me. I checked the registry and all values are set to “%1” %* as I was told they should be.I’m now reinstalling windows because I’m out of options and short on time to resolve this issue. Hopefully that will fix it, at least temporarily.In case this doesn’t pan out, any ideas?

    :)
     
    KeeganBaier, Oct 3, 2021
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  2. BREE
    Bree Win User

    running DOS as ADMIN

    I suggested that in post #4 but @bromberg doesn't seem to have tried it yet...
     
    Bree, Oct 3, 2021
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  3. DJMCNZ
    djmcnz Win User
    running DOS as ADMIN

    I assume you don't have 'exit' anywhere in your batch file?

    Rather than playing with 'pause' - if you want to see the output...

    1. Open a command window as admin
    2. Run the batch file manually
    3. Command window will not close unless the 'exit' command is issued
    4. Read output
    That's the first step I'd take to diagnose. Then run every line in your batch file manually, one-by-one, in your admin command window (copy and paste from the actual batch file, don't retype the commands).

    You'll soon find your problem.
     
    djmcnz, Oct 3, 2021
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  4. NAMSLAS90
    Namslas90 Win User

    Can only run files as admin

    admin password?

    You can reset the Admin Password using Windows XP repair; See Here for step by step.

    *Toast :toast:
     
    Namslas90, Oct 3, 2021
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