Windows 10: Why does Windows download tool require to be run as an administrator?

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  1. ZOLTAN_455
    Zoltan_455 Win User

    Why does Windows download tool require to be run as an administrator?


    Microsoft sometimes is keen on security advising us to provide least required permissions to applications and users. I would like to know why this view is not reflected in software provided by Microsoft? A great example is the Windows 10/11 download tool: If I try to download the latest Windows installation ISO, why do I need to interactively log in as an administrator for a simple download operation? Even if the intent of the program is to unrestrictedly access all user data on the computer, running the app as an admin should be enough. Can someone please provide me with an appropriate re

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    Zoltan_455, Jun 5, 2023
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool installer error

    Hi, f you mean from here:
    Windows USB/DVD Download Tool - Microsoft Store

    (you've not specified)
    then see on that page:
    Does your system meet those requirements?

    What is it you actually wish to do? Get a Win 7 iso?
     
    dalchina, Jun 5, 2023
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  3. MURALIDHAR_G
    Muralidhar_G Win User
    How can I run Android Studio as an Administrator for all Downloads?

    Hi James,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I suggest you to follow the below mentioned steps to install and run Android Studio as an administrator.



    1. Download the Android Studio from the recommended website.
    2. Once the download is completed locate the downloaded file.
    3. Right click on executable file (.exe) and Run as administrator to complete the installation.


    If you have any difficulty in install/run the Android Studio I suggest you to get in touch with the Android Studio support.



    If need further assistance in developing the applications/software, I suggest you to post your query in
    MSDN forums. We do have a dedicated support
    forums who are equipped with the resources to guide you in a right path.





    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Jun 5, 2023
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  4. PLS2000
    pls2000 Win User

    Why does Windows download tool require to be run as an administrator?

    Looking for a partitioning tool with requirements

    I'm looking for a disk partitioning tool that meets the following requirements

    1. Can run on a wroking Windows 10, or form a bootable flash drive
    2. Can create or remove ALL partitioning types, including specifying the GUIDs on GPT disks
    3. Either the Windows or bootable version can scan a disk and save all partition information, including types and GUIDs, to a named file.
    4. Either the Windows or bootable version can take the saved file from the previous step and either restore that saved configuration or use it as a starting point so you can change partition sizes if the new disk is a different size..

      Is there software on the market that can do all this?

      Thanks,
      ++PLS
     
    pls2000, Jun 5, 2023
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