Windows 10: Have to run as administrator for a desktop shortcut

Discus and support Have to run as administrator for a desktop shortcut in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have a desktop shortcut for a program called Garmin. I checked the properties & it is linked to the correct directory & execution file. However,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Piscean1234, Mar 23, 2023.

  1. PISCEAN1234
    Piscean1234 Win User

    Have to run as administrator for a desktop shortcut


    I have a desktop shortcut for a program called Garmin. I checked the properties & it is linked to the correct directory & execution file. However, nothing happens when I click on it. It only loads if I "run as administrator". Does anyone know why? Thanks!

    :)
     
    Piscean1234, Mar 23, 2023
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  2. VANESSA YAR
    Vanessa Yar Win User

    Desktop Shortcut Icons

    Hi Mik-Dav,

    The desktop shortcut created for a specific website should bear the website's actual logo. With what you've experienced, there could be something wrong with how the shortcut was created.

    If you've created the shortcut by selecting Create shortcut, then we suggest that you try the other way, that is by dragging the website icon that appears in the address bar to your desktop. Follow these steps:

    • Using Internet Explorer, access a website.
    • Once the website opens, you will see its icon in the address bar.
    • Click and drag the icon on your desktop.

    The website shortcut bearing its actual logo should now be saved on your desktop.

    Let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Mar 24, 2023
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  3. KEAKAR
    keakar Win User
    ad blocker doesnt run for my website shortcuts

    first off, im using IE11, yes I know boo hiss its the devil, its too unsafe, but anyway....

    I have adblocker and I cant find any reports on this issue but if I open the browser with the browser link adblock runs and its protected, but lets say I have a desktop shortcut to go to my email or here, well when you use a desktop shortcut to the websites, the browser opens without adblock running. I confirmed this in task manager that it is indeed still off and not a running process. I also noted that adblock is not listed in the services list but im not sure if it should be or not.

    so any help or advice on this would be great, I use desktop shortcuts for stuff and this means adblocker isn't running for nearly half of my online activities, maybe more. if it cant run anytime the browser is open then why have it, I see nothing in the way of settings or preferences options except a website block list or allow ads for this site.
     
    keakar, Mar 24, 2023
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  4. RULE-R
    Rule-R Win User

    Have to run as administrator for a desktop shortcut

    Desktop shortcuts disappearing

    One of the computers i maintain has a few of the desktop shortcuts disappearing now and then. It runs windows 7, and has a shitload of shortcuts on the desktop.

    Any idea what might cause this?
     
    Rule-R, Mar 24, 2023
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