Windows 10: I cannot uncheck the "Run as administrator" option in the settings of an app.

Hello, I modified the compatibility settings in the properties of my app. I checked the "Run this program as administrator" option, but since then I can't uncheck it; the area appears grayed out. Does anyone know how to fix this problem and uncheck this option?

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How to remove Run As Administrator from an app

Hi Davidin,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



Provide us additional information to assist you better with this issue:

1. What is the name of the applications on which you’re facing the issue?
   
2. What happens when you try to launch the applications?
   
3. What is the specific error code/error message you’ve received?
   
4. Is your device connected to domain network?
   
5. Which version of Windows is installed on your device?
   

Refer the article ‘Which version of Windows operating system am I running’
to provide the details.



However, you may try the below suggested methods to remove Run as administrator from the context menu.



Method 1

Note: Please ensure you’ve logged in as an administrator before performing the below steps.

1. Right click on the program’s shortcut or exe file and choose
   Properties.
   
2. Switch to compatibility tab and Uncheck the box which is next to “Run this program as an administrator”
   
3. Click on Apply and OK.
   
4. Repeat the same steps for the other application for which you wanted to remove Run as administrator from the context menu.
   

If you do not see any changes after trying Method 1, you may try Method 2.



Method 2

1. Click on Start, type in Control Panel.
   
2. Go to System and security group of settings > Click on
   Security & Maintenance and expand the options under Security.
   
3. Scroll down and see the Windows SmartScreen section.
   
4. Click on Change settings(You’’ need admin rights to make these changes)
   
5. Toggle the options to Warn before running an unrecognized app, but don’t require administrator approval.
   
6. Click on OK and check the status of the issue.
   

If the issue still persists, please reply to us with the details mentioned above and we will assist you further.



Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

Settings can't be opened using the built-in administrator account


Hello,
Unfortunately I have the same issue as Dabz from upgrading win7 to win10.
I've tried opening settings using all the suggested methods and it will not load using my account with Administrator access nor the built-in Administrator profile. I also tried other methods not listed such as using Run. Control panel is just a stepping stone to add users in Settings.
I'm also having explorer.exe issues, which I believe is preventing Settings from loading.
Using cmd (Admin) I successfully created a new user profile [and granted admin access also using cmd (Admin)], however win10 will not allow this account to log on. win10 does not list this new user within control panel but it does in the start menu. win10 will not allow to log in or switch to the new account via the start menu either.
I can access settings in Safe Mode but this will not allow me to create a new account.
Any help/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Cheers

 

No option to pin apps to taskbar or uninstall apps

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

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

• 
  Open an Administrator CMD window. If you can’t find a way, use these steps:
  
  • 
    Press CTRL+Shift+ESC to open Task Manager.
    
  • 
    Click File > Run New Task
    
  • 
    Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”
    
  • 
    Type CMD
    
• 
  Type the following commands at the CMD prompt:
  
  dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
  
  sfc /scannnow
  

Then try to check if you find the option by right clicking on any app.

Let us know the status of the issue.