Windows 10: I have admin but I can’t do administrative tasks

I can’t do admin tasks

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I'm administrator but can't do admin tasks

Unfortunately it looks like we have no resolution with those suggestions. It's weird.

I did try and create a Kiosk mode but never made it come into effect. This problem only arised recently and I don't know if the events are related.

Notices below.

 

I'm administrator but can't do admin tasks

Hi,

Since you're already using an administrator account and you're still having an issue with the administrator rights, we would to like to ask for more details to further isolate your concern:

• Are you using a company PC that has a System Admin? If yes, we suggest that you contact them so that you can have your Admin rights again.
• If you're using a personal PC, how many administrator accounts do you have?
  
• When you're trying to access C: drive, are you getting any error message? If yes, kindly tell us the exact error message.

Meanwhile, try performing a full scan on your PC using your antivirus software. Sometimes, there are variety of malicious programs that can block administrator privileges.

We look forward to your response.

 

I'm administrator but can't do admin tasks

Thanks for the screenshot.

Since you're still having the same issue even after activating the (hidden) administrator
account, we suggest that you adjust the User Account Control (UAC) settings on your PC. With UAC, apps and tasks always run in the security context of a non-administrator account, unless an administrator specifically authorizes administrator-level access
to the system. Also, UAC can block the automatic installation of unauthorized apps and prevent inadvertent changes to system settings.

Here are the steps on how to adjust the User Account Control settings:

• Go to Control Panel.
• Click User Accounts. Then, select User Accounts.
  
  
• Select Change User Account Control settings link.
• Move the slider to a desired notification setting, and then click OK.
  

There are four UAC settings that you can choose from:

• Always notify - Select this setting if you:
  • Always want to be notified when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
  • Make changes to Windows settings.
• Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer -
  Select this setting if you:
  • Want to be notified only when programs try to make changes to your computer.
  • Don't want to be notified when you make changes to Windows settings.
• Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer (do not dim my desktop) - Select this setting if you:
  • Want to be notified only when programs try to make changes to your computer without the desktop being dimmed.
  • Don't want to be notified when you make changes to Windows settings.
• Never notify (Disable UAC) - Select this setting if you:
  • Never want to be notified when programs try to install software or make changes to your computer.
  • Never want to be notified when you make changes to Windows settings.

Disclaimer: User Account Control (UAC) can help you prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. It works by prompting you for permission when a task requires administrative rights, such as installing software
or changing settings that affect other users. We don't recommend turning User Account Control off. If you do turn it off, you should turn it back on as soon as possible.

Let us know how it goes so we can further assist you.