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Discussions tagged with administrative access on WindowsForum.com cover scenarios where users encounter permission restrictions, such as being unable to delete large files like Windows.old, save files to certain locations, or modify system settings. Several threads highlight security updates from Microsoft that warn about the risks of operating with administrative user rights, as attackers who exploit vulnerabilities can gain the same level of access. Users also seek ways to allow standard users to perform tasks like installing Windows updates without requiring an administrator password. Common themes include confusion between administrator and owner accounts, and troubleshooting when an administrative user unexpectedly loses rights.
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I found the reason my C:\ drive doesn't have enough space.
There is a Windows.old file on my C:\ drive taking up 41 gigabytes of space. I assume that it's safe to remove this, as I remember it creates this when it reinstalls Windows and it's safe to remove it when everything is up and working. It's the reason that all my free space disappeared when it...- MikeHawthorne
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- admin rights administrative access computer tips disk cleanup diskcleanuputility file deletion free space maintenance reinstall windows storage windows.old
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Trouble Saving Files in Windows 10: Administrator Access Issues
I have been quite confused between use of terms, e.g. administrat , owner and such I have upgrqaded to Windows 10 in the hope that I would have the highest administrative status.. On nearly every occsion I seem to fit the bill but recently I have been faced,from time to time, with THIS...- Sam Waylen
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- administrative access administrator data saving documents folder owner status troubleshooting user rights windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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MS17-016 - Important: Security Update for Windows IIS (4013074) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 14, 2017): Click here to enter text. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an attacker with access to the local system executes a malicious...- News
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- administrative access extended security updates iis malicious software march ms17-016 patch remote code execution user rights vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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MS16-104 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3183038) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 13, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...- News
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- administrative access attack vector critical severity cumulative update data security exploit extended security updates internet explorer malware prevention ms16-104 patch remote code execution risk mitigation security bulletin september system control update bulletin user account user rights vulnerability
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 10 Windows Update for Standard Users
Is there a way for allowing Windows updates for Windows Standard Users without using the Administrative User password?- RSchwab
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- administrative access security standard user update user account control windows windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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MS15-094 - Critical: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (3089548) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (September 8, 2015): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage using Internet...- News
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- 2015 administrative access best practices critical cumulative update extended security updates internet explorer microsoft ms15-094 patch remote code execution revision note security security bulletin update user impact user rights vulnerability web attack
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 8 Windows 8.1 administrative user has no rights
I bought an HP laptop for my daughter for the holidays. Once she started using it the computer was giving us issues, so we sent it back to HP for repairs. Turned out it had a bad power supply or something. Anyhow, I didn't have any issues with it until today when my daughter can't play her...- CruzIzcaredoNotn
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- administrative access clean install gaming hp laptop power settings power supply repair roblox settings system issues temp files troubleshooting upgrade user account control user rights webcam issues windows 10 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support