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local administrator account

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The local administrator account on Windows systems can encounter restrictions when running certain built-in apps like Sticky Notes and Calculator, which display an error stating the app cannot be opened using the local administrator account. This issue often arises after migrating from older Windows versions, such as Windows 7, where such limitations did not exist. Users seeking to resolve this problem may need to explore workarounds or account configuration changes to allow app execution under the local administrator account.
  1. Amnesiac

    Windows 10 Apps won't open when logged in as local admin

    I get the error message 'App cannot be opened <Appname> cannot be opened using the local administrator account. Log in to a different account and try again.' attempting to run e.g. Sticky Notes, Calculator. I recently migrated from Windows 7 and this was never a problem there. I obviously...
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