Windows 10: Unable to run or install programmes as administrator

Discus and support Unable to run or install programmes as administrator in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello, I am currently having an issue where any executable I run as administrator fails with the following "C:\exampleexecutablepath.exe the specified... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ler256, Mar 24, 2020.

  1. /u/ler256 Win User

    Unable to run or install programmes as administrator


    Hello, I am currently having an issue where any executable I run as administrator fails with the following "C:\exampleexecutablepath.exe the specified path does not exist, check the path and try again"

    I have followed the common advice and ensured the path is correct, have tried running executables in safe mode but that also causes the same error. I have tried disabling startup programs and have ensured my account is an administrator. I have also tried running SFC and CHKDSK in safemode which both fail. I even tried adding a new local account but that also fails.

    Any suggestions?

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    /u/ler256, Mar 24, 2020
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  2. niko084 Win User

    Insurgency wont install and run for me....

    I have played and have fully updated CS and Half life 2....
    I am using the newest client and installed the SDK.

    I am completely blown away, if i click the desktop icon it starts the sdk and then closes, and it doesn't show up in my game list...

    First mod attempt install here, followed the directions step by step on the mods website...

    Any ideas?
     
    niko084, Mar 24, 2020
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  3. Unable to install / update programmes in Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    Which anti-virus program is installed on the computer?

    I suggest you to follow the methods below and check if it helps:

    Method 1: Clean boot

    I suggest you to place the computer in Clean boot and then try installing the Program.

    Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot:

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

    Note: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer
    to Normal startup mode.

    Method 2

    I suggest you to check if the Windows installer service is running. Refer to these steps:

    • Press Windows key +R, type “services.msc
    • Locate the Windows Installer and check if it is running.
    • If not, right click on the service and click start to start the service and if it’s running try restarting the service and check.
    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Giridhar J, Mar 24, 2020
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  4. scfisher Win User

    Unable to run or install programmes as administrator

    Window 10 Requires Admin permissions to run programmes

    Windows has updated itself to latest build on PC.

    All of a sudden when i attempt to run most of the programmes i get an error message "The application was unable to start correctly (0xc00000e5). Click OK to close the application"

    Applications that do not open include Office, Media Player, Microsft Edge

    Some apps do work ie notepad, Chrome.

    For those applications that do not open and get error message I can run if i run as "Administrator" which is weird as the account i am using is a member of administrator group.

    I do not use PC much as I mainly use my laptop which updated fine. But my son does mention that he thinks he got the error message prior to upgrade.



    Someone suggested from an elevated Dos session run "sfc /scannow" which took ages but came back with no errors.

    Any idea what i need to do to fix?
     
    scfisher, Mar 24, 2020
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