Windows 10: When to install with Administrator

Discus and support When to install with Administrator in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi all, I'm trying to set up my first windows 10 maschien with my development environment. And as I'm new to Windows 10 I'm asking myself to when... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MPREv2, Mar 28, 2018.

  1. MPREv2 Win User

    When to install with Administrator


    Hi all,

    I'm trying to set up my first windows 10 maschien with my development environment.
    And as I'm new to Windows 10 I'm asking myself to when to install with administrator account and when using the normal user account.

    I'm on the way to install:
    * Java JDK
    * IntelliJ Idea
    * NodeJS
    * Notepad++
    * VirtualBox
    * Cygwin
    *

    How do I know and sometimes it is even possible to install with both ... what does make the difference?

    :)
     
    MPREv2, Mar 28, 2018
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    System Administrator (administrator), Mar 28, 2018
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  3. GeoffC136 Win User
    When is an administrator not an administrator?

    Dear All

    I have created a new local administrator account on my desktop. There are now only two accounts on the machine - me (with a Microsoft account) and the new local administrator.

    Both continue to have the problem of being locked out of a number of administrative functions and being referred to the system administrator.

    Regards

    Geoff
     
    GeoffC136, Mar 28, 2018
    #3
  4. When to install with Administrator

    It all depends on the permissions in place on the folders and Registry keys the software installer writes to. Most software is
    installed in protected locations (for good reason) such as Program Files, and therefore the installer will require administrative access. Some software
    can be installed in the user account's own Profile folders and Registry section (HKCU hive), so can be done without such elevated privileges. Some installers are written so that they require elevation no matter where they end up putting the files. A lot of software does not require "installation" at all, and can simply have it's files placed wherever the user finds convenient.
     
    kreemoweet, Mar 29, 2018
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  5. MPREv2 Win User
    But the actual question still remains how do I know - in the past (older windowa versions) i even encounter installations that started fine as a normal user later fail on missing admin rights (or requesting it sometimes) and than fu*ed up the installation directories.
     
    MPREv2, Apr 5, 2018
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