Windows 10: I want a program to only run as user, not with my admin account

Discus and support I want a program to only run as user, not with my admin account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a program, BOINC in this instance, that I want to run only when I log in as a user, I do not want it to run when I log in as admin. is this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by bobc4d, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. bobc4d Win User

    I want a program to only run as user, not with my admin account


    I have a program, BOINC in this instance, that I want to run only when I log in as a user, I do not want it to run when I log in as admin. is this possible? the program is up and running now but runs in both accounts. I use my admin account to do banking only and the user account to do 3D and allow the BOINC app to run when the PC isn't being used.

    thanks,
    bob

    :)
     
    bobc4d, Feb 26, 2016
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  2. Every time I try to run a program as admin a box pops up.

    The box shows where the file is located. For example, "C\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe"

    then it says "File system error (-1073741819)"

    Any thoughts?

    -Brayton
     
    BraytonLane, Feb 26, 2016
    #2
  3. Every time I try to run a program as admin a box pops up.

    Hi Brayton,

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

    I understand the inconvenience that you are experiencing. I will definitely assist you.

    Let’s try simple troubleshooting methods and check if it helps in resolving the issue.
    Follow the below methods.

    Method 1.

    I would suggest you to boot in safe mode and check if you encounter the same issue. Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer with only basic service and functionality. If an existing problem doesn’t reappear when
    you start windows in safe mode, you can eliminate the defaults settings and basic device drivers as possible cause. Visit the below link on how to boot in safe mode:

    Boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode

    If the issue still persist try the below methods.

    Method 2.

    I suggest you to perform Clean boot and check if it helps to resolve the issue.
    Clean boot process will help you determine which third party program/app that is causing this issue. It could be some other application or programs, which runs on the computer at the background, leading to this issue. Please visit the below
    link on how to perform Clean boot.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135

    Disclaimer: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the Kb article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

    If the above methods does not fix the issue try the below provided information.

    Method 3.

    This issue could be due to the system file is corrupt. I recommend you to perform SFC scan, System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files. Follow the below
    link on how to run SFC scan.

    System file check (SFC) Scan and Repair System Files & DISM to fix things SFC cannot

    Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.
     
    Billion Debbarma, Feb 26, 2016
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  4. BunnyJ New Member

    I want a program to only run as user, not with my admin account

    I run the same program .. have you tried to suspend
    the projects when you use your admin account??
     
    BunnyJ, Feb 26, 2016
    #4
  5. bobc4d Win User
    yes I do that, I do not want it to even start when I log in as admin.

    btw I am crunching SETI@home
     
    bobc4d, Feb 26, 2016
    #5
  6. BunnyJ New Member
    I'll think about this but right now I don't have any ideas that would help.

    With luck someone else will have an answer.
    Jeff
     
    BunnyJ, Feb 26, 2016
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  7. bobc4d Win User
    thanks Jeff I appreciate the input. I'm not sure it is possible and googling it didn't help.
     
    bobc4d, Feb 26, 2016
    #7
  8. Datapod Win User

    I want a program to only run as user, not with my admin account

    Have you tried disabling the programs "start with Windows" option (or disabling it's RUN key directly in the registry if that's not available) and putting a shortcut to the programs executable in the "Startup" folder for just the user for whom you wish the program to run?

    HTH

    D
     
    Datapod, Feb 26, 2016
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  9. bobc4d Win User
    no I haven't thought about that way. I'll give it a try.

    thanks
     
    bobc4d, Apr 5, 2018
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