user account control

I have a batch file that runs on logon as a task, but it does not work on non-admin desktops because it uses admin level commands. I want it to run as administrator without prompting the user for a password. I tried going into the file properties, clicking compatibility, and checking "Run This...

So I wanted to take out the signing in everyday by going to the netplwiz program and I accidently disabled/deactivated my account. This was the admin account and now I cant get it back. Even when I go into another basic account/user it doesn't have admin controls so it cant activate it. please...

Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (August 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user views specially crafted PDF content online or opens a specially crafted...

Is there a way for allowing Windows updates for Windows Standard Users without using the Administrative User password?

Pretty simple. I created a second user account for my PC. I'm trying to allow it full access & free modifying rights to its desktop, & external drives. No looking through anywhere else on the computer, but able to use shortcuts on the desktop to run programs, along with generating new video...

Hi everyone, Today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. The Language Packs for this build will be live later tomorrow. Here’s what’s new in Build 14342 Updates for Extensions in Microsoft Edge: Instead of extracting and loading...

Hi there! I have forgotten my admin password to my sons computer (i have the UAC so he cant install things without my password) i have heard something about cmd and net user but i cant use cmd with admin rights without the password. What should i do?

Hi This has been bugging me since I started using Cortana. Well there is finally a fix that works, not by Microsoft but by someone named Michael Chourdakis at the behest of someone named Wilson Phillips on the Windows help web site. I tried it and it worked for me. Cortana now knows exactly...

this machine just has 1 user - me. in user settings, i'm listed as administrator of course. yet i'm still always bombarded with "administrator privilege" prompts, and currently............ i'm trying to untick "fast startup" under power settings. it's greyed out, as if i don't have...

After upgrading to Win 10, I've found I can't install anything, play any games, save anything, or use any program that creates, modifies, or deletes other files (even as part of the same folder). Unless I right click, and run as admin. I'm beyond frustrated and Linux sounds extremely tempting...

Installed windows 10 a couple days ago I get a notice that I can 't save to my documents without admi permission. I am administrator It will allow to save to another folder (picures) How can I allow to save to documents

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...

While trying to remove old windows files to free up space PC wants admin permission I click ok then as its calculating/gathering files PC wants system permission I click try again and wind up with the same response

Hi, I had to reinstall with my flash stick w8.1 & now all fotos do not open saying I do not have the correct permission. I am the administrator. Could it be because I chose not to create an MS account? I do not think that I signed for MS acc. before. ....thanx ....nick __________________ Asus...

Getting an error No idea of what it means - windows update seems to be functioing as expected - showing No important updates, recent check at 10:07 today, and optionl update for Security Essentials published today: Event @ 02/06/2015 12:30:06 - System - Provider [ Name] Service Control Manager [...

Recently a bunch of programs in windows 7 keep have been asking for administrator permissions. I have an administrator account, and have the programs set to run as administrator. My user account control is set to only notify when a program makes changes, but it has always been this way. Why did...

Hello, I am a QA engineer and my use case of the problem is inability to pass a build validation test: I connect to a Windows 8.1 through SSH connection and start a batch file that automates the installation of the software on Windows 8.1. virtual machine. The thing is: during the installation...

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Windows ( in the case Vista home Premium a system i am restoring on a VAIO for a friend). Setting it up with an Admin account and a standard user account. a Few questions: When is the best time to add the standard user account for everyday use? Here is why i ask, i notice that sometimes certain...

I purchased a computer that was used some years ago from a friends computer guy. It runs XP. I picked up a virus a week ago & called the computer guy but he's retired :( So, trying to resolve the issue myself I started searching for a resolution my self on the internet & came across a site...