Windows 10: Cant run any programs as administrator - After update to 1703

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  1. Octopolus Win User

    Cant run any programs as administrator - After update to 1703


    when i rightclick on any program an choose "run as administrator" nothing happens.

    my account is a local one and it says administrator.

    i have tried following without success:

    1: created a new admin account
    2. right-click on a prog and choose properties-compatibility-run this program in compatibility mode for - and picked windows 7(win10 is not available), standard is win 8

    i hope you can help me to fix this couse otherwise i have to go back to win10 1511 *Sad

    :)
     
    Octopolus, Nov 11, 2017
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  2. ChiefZeke Win User

    Some programs demanding to be run as administrator when I am an administrator

    Also, for your information - it is possible to log on as User/Admin - which you did -but also as Admin/Admin - which makes that person the system Administrator rather than a User Administrator.
     
    ChiefZeke, Nov 11, 2017
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  3. Some programs demanding to be run as administrator when I am an administrator

    In Windows 7, I am logged in as "USER, ADMINISTRATOR"

    However, on some programs when I try to run them I get the message

    "please log in with administrator privileges and try again"

    Question, How do I log in with "Administrator Privileges" if I am already

    logged on as a "USER ADMINISTRATOR" ?

    Confused

    Moved from Insider

    Original title: Administrator
     
    Robert Epp, Nov 11, 2017
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Cant run any programs as administrator - After update to 1703

    dalchina, Nov 11, 2017
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  5. Octopolus Win User
    Octopolus, Nov 11, 2017
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  6. dalchina New Member
    2nd link:
    If you have UAC set to "Never notify" or disabled and are signed in to a standard user account, then this would be normal. UAC will need to be enabled to be able for a standard user to be able to enter an administrator password in a UAC prompt.

    Is UAC off completely?
     
    dalchina, Nov 11, 2017
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  7. Octopolus Win User
    1.im not a standard user, i am admin
    2.where do i see if uac is off?
     
    Octopolus, Nov 11, 2017
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  8. dalchina New Member

    Cant run any programs as administrator - After update to 1703

    Cant run any programs as administrator - After update to 1703 [​IMG]


    Or via Control Panel, users.

    However, on further consideration, I don't think that's it, sorry.
     
    dalchina, Nov 11, 2017
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  9. Octopolus Win User
    yeah me neither, but here is how it looks anyway

    Cant run any programs as administrator - After update to 1703 [​IMG]
     
    Octopolus, Nov 11, 2017
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  10. dalchina New Member
    Ok, a range of clues here:
    windows 7 - Using “Run as Administrator” does nothing at all - Super User

    It's an older thread, but suggests various possibilities.
    In particular, try using e.g. Shellexview or Shellmenu (free) to selectively disable items in your right click menu. (Make sure you hide MS items). No logoff required.
    This has been reported as finding a resolution by various people.

    You can also try checking whether it's something related to your user profile by creating a new user for test purposes and checking when logged in as that user.

    If the same thing happens, it's likely to be Windows related, if not, it's user profile related, or a configuration problem common to both.
     
    dalchina, Nov 11, 2017
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  11. Octopolus Win User
    i tried the first and second sollutions without any luck.
    i dont see anyhting about Shellexview or Shellmenu ​in the link
     
    Octopolus, Nov 11, 2017
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  12. dalchina New Member
    They are tools which conveniently allow you to disable context menu entries. Google will help (see my signature)
     
    dalchina, Nov 12, 2017
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  13. Octopolus Win User

    Cant run any programs as administrator - After update to 1703

    this is too advanced and takes too much time. i'l think i just roll back.
    thanks anyway
     
    Octopolus, Nov 12, 2017
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  14. dalchina New Member
    If you do roll back, firstly I think updates for 1511 have ended, secondly, unless you disable Windows updates altogether, or have Win 10 Pro and can defer updates (for a while) you will get the upgrade again.

    Using those tools to selectively disable context menu entries to identify which one is causing a problem is quite common, safe and useful.

    Unfortunately Windows in my view isn't a true consumer product, and years ago I determined to have enough tools to hand to deal with common problems I might encounter.

    Of course, you could simply opt to pay someone to sort out the problem, or swap to Apple...!
     
    dalchina, Nov 12, 2017
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  15. Octopolus Win User
    i have the pro version of windows.

    but i dont understand how to use that program you are talking about and what it actually does.
    is it hard? i have spended so much time on my windows lately so im really sick of it. it shouldnt be so hard, the windows update should take care of this i think. i dont understand why it couses this problem every time im upgrading
     
    Octopolus, Nov 12, 2017
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