Windows 10: Can't uninstall programs as says need Administrator Rights

Hello, I am only one administrator and user of my own laptop. However it appeared that i can not uninstall programs i recently downloaded a video editor which i no longer need. System keep telling me that i can not do it and Please contact your system administrator.I tried several solution which has been posted here before, such as:Enable Built-in Administrator Account.a. Click on Start and in the search bar type cmd.exe.b. Right click on cmd.exe and choose Run as Administrator.c. Now type the following command in the elevated command prompt:net user administrator /active:yes d. You

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Cannot insta;; or uninstall programs it keeps saying a program already being installed!

Hi Brandi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I will definitely assist you with the issue.

To understand the issue better, please provide us more information.

• 
  Which program are you trying to uninstall?
  
• 
  What is the exact issue with Office XP Student?
  

The issue you are facing could be due to the program is running on desktop background. Let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and heck if it help in resolving the issue. Follow the below steps:

Step 1.

I suggest you to go to the task manager and check if the program is running on Windows back ground. Follow the below steps:

• Press CTRL+Shift+ESC to open Task manager.
• Locate for the program which you are trying to uninstall.
• Right click on it and click on End task.
• Try uninstalling the program.

If the issue still persist try the below steps.

Step 2.

I would recommend you to restart the computer and as soon as the computer boot up try uninstalling the programs.

If the above steps did not fix the issue try the below steps provided.

Step 3.

I suggest you to unregister and register the Windows installer and check if it helps. Follow the below steps:

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  Click Start, click Run, type
  MSIEXEC /UNREGISTER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs.
  
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  Click Start, click Run, type
  MSIEXEC /REGSERVER, and then click OK. Even if you do this correctly, it may look like nothing occurs, or you may briefly see an hourglass. After you run this command, the operation is complete.
  

Hope this helps. Post us with the status we will be glad to help you.

 

Administrator Rights

New Windows 11 Laptop. I'm the owner and only user of this Laptop at home. I'm listed as the Administrator in Users and Groups. I'm trying out Video Editors. I'm trying to uninstall one program, using Control Panel, Programs. When I click on the Program, and click on Uninstall, a window pops up that states, "You don't have sufficient access to uninstall (the Program). Please contact your System Administrator. This is the only program that I have tried to uninstall that has caused this window to pop up. I've not had any problems uninstalling any other program. If I'm the only user on this Laptop, and my account states that I'm the administrator, am I logged in as the Administrator, or is there an extra step?

 

can't uninstall program

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. I appreciate your effort in resolving this issue.

- Did you try un-installing the program from programs and features?

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Repairing or removing programs

To uninstall programs, go to Settings.

• On the Start menu, then select Settings.
• Select System > Apps & features.
• Select the program, then select Uninstall. Some apps that are built in to Windows can’t be uninstalled.
  
• Follow the directions on the screen.

If you are still unable to uninstall the program, follow the steps below.

• In Search, enter Control Panel and select Control Panel.
• Select Programs > Programs and Features, then select the program.
• Select the program, then select Uninstall. Some apps that are built in to Windows can’t be uninstalled.
  
• Follow the directions on the screen.

Let us know the status.

Regards,

Guru Kiran