user account control

  1. Windows 7 what should i do to disable other users access over some apps

    i have downloaded many apps which are a bit private i want them to be private for ever, in short what should i do to disable other user's access over some applications [not every application]
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    Windows 8 I cant run as administrator or acess my local disk. It is my computer only.

    Whenever I try runny as administrator , i get a error saying i am restricted to do this. When I try accessing my local disk, I get an error message saying access denied. I recently went to local disk properties, security and I think I Disabled all of my permissions and un-admined my self. Is...
    • Marco Walruss
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    • access denied administrator computer access error message local disk permissions security user rights windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 running Mahjong Titans only runs using "as administrator"

    I have Win 7 SP1 on a Lenovo Y580. The problem I am having is that I can only run some games, such as Mahjong Titans if I right click the Mahjong Icon and select Run as Administrator. My account is an administrator account. Any suggestions?
    • gcohen6
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    • compatibility gaming lenovo mahjong permissions run as administrator sp1 troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 8 Trouble with Admin Permissions: Can't Create or Delete Files Despite Admin Status

    On multiple occasions when I have tried to create or delete files I am told that I do not have admin permission and that access is denied. My account is the only one on my computer and when I checked in control panel it says that I am the administrator. Does anyone know a way to bypass or fix...
    • i5a1ah
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    • access denied admin rights administrator control panel file deletion file management permissions windows issues
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  5. Windows 8 Use Metro apps with UAC off?

    Hello, I've been looking into this for some time but I was never able to find a clear answer. Is there a way to enable Metro apps when UAC is disabled?
    • Eurotrash
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    • access control compatibility configuration metro ui permissions settings troubleshooting uac windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. Windows 8 how to elevate a command via cmd.exe

    I am trying to elevate a command given (in this case just another cmd.exe) if the user is not admin. However i get the error: C:\Users\metul_000>runas /user:administrator cmd.exe Enter the password for administrator: Attempting to start cmd.exe as user "WINDOWS8\administrator" ... RUNAS ERROR...
    • metulburr
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    • admin rights administrator cmd command prompt debugging elevate command permissions python runas command runas error scripting security system administration user privileges windows 8
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  7. Windows 7 Can't use " run as administrator".

    I can't open any software with "run as administrator". My laptop is Hp with win 7. If I open a program, at User Account Control window box YES tab does not active and only NO tab active. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    • Aung Thu
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    • access issues admin rights hp laptop permissions run as administrator software issues uac settings windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can the administrator add a password to a guest account? How?

    I've turned on a guest account. Now I want to add a password to that account so only designated guests can use my PC. How?

  9. Windows 7 Your only an admin the 2nd time.

    Link Removed So I recently been unable to uninstall some malware that got onto my computer and it seems I can't run installers with a simple double click or rightclick+run as admin any more... It all throws up various errors related to admin permissions. I've found what does work shift+right...
    • TSOShadow
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    • access control admin rights administrator error message installation issues maintenance malware operating system permissions privacy security system restore tech support troubleshooting uninstall user rights virus scan windows 10
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Can't disable sleep, or password on wakeup

    I have Windonws 7 Professional running on several virtual desktops (VMWare View). The virtual desktops go to sleep after a few minutes, and require a password on wakeup. I've read a number of threads that deal with either disabling password on wakeup, or preventing the OS from going to sleep...
    • Cannon
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    • configuration control panel desktop management energy options hibernate password protection power options power settings settings sleep mode troubleshooting virtual desktops vmware wake timers windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 how can i delete admin account during bootup using cmd command in win 7?

    i run cmd in Elevated Command Prompt mode. i used commands such as; net user administrator * (but can not change password, the system error 5 has occured) net user administrator /delete (access is denied) net user administrator set /inactive net user administrator /inactive:yes but all these...
    • qamarmiqdad
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    • access denied cmd command prompt elevated command inactive users password reset system admin system error user management windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Enhance or Disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 7

    A demonstration on how to enhance or completely disable User Account Control notifications in Microsoft Windows 7. http://windows7forums.com/
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    • demonstration uac windows 7 windows forum
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    Windows 7 Programs won't launch or stay minimized

    I am running Windows 7 SP 1 on an AMD Phenom system. I have problems launching Forticlient, which my company uses to access the VPN. This happened a while ago. The system admin gave me a later version, which worked, but then it developed the same problem. When I click the program, I get the...
    • tonys44
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    • active programs amd phenom application crash forticlient maximize program issues reinstall software installation system admin taskbar tech support troubleshooting uninstall vpn windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  14. You cannot change User Account Control (UAC) settings on Windows 7

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    • configuration control panel microsoft support permissions security settings uac windows 7
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 How to Fix Permission Issues in Homegroup File Sharing Between Windows 8 and Windows 7

    I have a homegroup network consisting of a win 8 computer (A) anda win 7 computer (B) I share a printer and all files on both computers, thereare times when I want to alter files on (A) from (B) or visa versa but I getthe message that I need permissions, how do I get those permissions? Thanks, Bob
    • Bobcoop103
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    • access file sharing homegroup network permissions printer sharing troubleshooting windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Can't Modify Networked HDD Need Help Please

    Just got a new pc that has W8, came from XP. I have a popcorn hour NMT with an internal HDD that I have networked and was working fine with my old pc. The drive is mapped and is visible in windows explorer and I can even upload files to it with Filezilla. When I try to modify a file through w...
    • Sig32
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    • access rights administrator computer issues configuration file management file system filezilla hdd mapped drives network ownership permissions popcorn hour read only security settings troubleshooting windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  17. Programs may be unable to access some network locations after you turn on User Account Control in Wi

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    • access issues configuration microsoft support network location permissions programs system settings troubleshooting windows security
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  18. Windows 8 How to remove UAC icon overlay without turnin it off ?

    How to remove UAC icon overlay without turnin it off ?

  19. Cached credentials are always used when you run an elevated task in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2

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    • authentication cached credentials elevated task windows 7 windows server
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Permissions? Cannot copy files from USB drive to c drive

    New W7 machine, just trying to copy files from old XP machine via a WD Passport drive. I have turned off User Account Control, but that doesn't help. I have wasted about 2 hours on this issue so far, reading many, many posts that do not solve it. Have tried changing owner of files to my...
    • iamjohngalt
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    • administrator error message file copy file transfer owner settings permissions usb wd passport windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support