Windows 10: Virus that I can't get rid of PLEASE HELP! - Invoking UAC for privilege escalation

Hi , so about 5 days ago I downloaded a app, however it was not what I wanted and loads of apps got downloaded on my laptop without permission and Microsoft defender was finding loads of viruses, trojans, ransomeware... and it was unable to get rid of them, so I downloaded avg antivurus software and it got rid of alot however my computer was still acting weird like switching to bing all the time. And then my passwords got stolen so I reset all of them and I had no really sensitive information on my accounts, anyway I did a full reset on my computer and downloaded Windows from the 'cloud' opti

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A required privilege is not held by the client // help please

My problem: A required privilege is not held by the client shows up when I try to run any executable file. I am the only administrator on all household PC's. I have at least five Windows 10 PC's in the household.

For a couple of months I had my problem on only one desktop PC (v1909) which I have dealt with by using Safe Mode when I absolutely had to do so. As of today I can add one laptop (v2004) to my list with this problem. I read the one post that I could find and I tried the suggestion today on both of the problem PC's to no avail. (Tweaking.com's cautious repair tool, observing the cautious steps, and apply only the relevant fixes for permissions.) I have at least one other PC with v2004 and no privilege problem and at least one other PC with v1909 and no privilege problem.

Previously I had tried these six methods:
1. Run the Program as Administrator
2. Use Command Prompt to run the file
3. Disable The Admin Approval Mode
4. Disable UAC using Registry Editor
5. Change Sharing Permission
6. Take ownership of the Root Drive

Thank you for any new suggestions or known fixes . . . .

 

Windows 10 UAC problems

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

I suggest you to disable the UAC-(Select the bar as shown in the below screen shot) and check with the issue. To open User account control settings, follow the steps:

• Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
• Type User account control settings.

Hope it helps.

 

Have Invoke play music that is currently playing on my PC

Hi JessebOne,

Thank you for posting your concern on Microsoft Community Forums.

Try to uninstalling and reinstalling the Cortana Device Setup app and check if you're able to complete the setup. Invoke Works with select music services, paid subscriptions may be required. I suggest you to try reset Invoke, follow
the below steps, and check if that helps.

1. Attach Power Cable
   
2. Press and Hold the Mic Mute Button until Cortana Says, “Ready for setup.”
   

Note: the Invoke will not function until properly set up and linked to a Microsoft account.

I suggest you to follow this article on
Set up my Harman Kardon Invoke with Cortana, and I also suggest you to refer this article on

Fix problems with the Start menu or Cortana.

I also suggest you to refer this article on
Introducing Harman Kardon INVOKE
with Cortana by Microsoft, where you can see the partners who support controlling invoke.

We await your response.

Regards,