Windows 7 Can't run programs/ Can't access files - UAC big bug

[Qwerty1]

There is a BIG bug in UAC password prompts and "Run as Administrator"!!!

Accessing files/folders

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Well, first problem is accessing other users' files/folders!
Until recently I had only one Administrator User, but I created a Standard User for safer daily use.

I have all my documents in the Administrator User, I don't want to transfer them, I only want to be able to access them through my Standard User. So I navigate to "Users" folder (C:\Users) and double click on my Administrator User folder, and now I am inside my Administrator folder, where there are "Documents", "Pictures", "My Others", "AppData"..
Okay, I double click on a folder and click "Continue" on the window that says "you don't currently have permission..."
Now a window asking for the Admin's password opens, I enter the password and click "Yes".

I DON'T KNOW WHY, but instead of entering the folder, all I get is the address bar which is being filled up with green(you know, like the green progress bar when you do a search)

BUT, the problem is that it stays like this forever! it reaches the end but still nothing happens.

Administrator privileges
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This problem actually includes any operation that requires Administrator privileges - running programs, updates and so on.
To obtain Administrator privileges to Standard Users, you have to enter an admin password.
The only problem is that when I enter an admin password nothing happens!

A few examples:
1. running Task Manager: I click on "Show processes from all users" and enter the password, of course there comes a PROBLEM! Task Manager is stuck, YAY!
2.running EXEs as Administrator: Right clicking on the EXE, choosing "Run as Administrator", entering the password.
No, it does not work. The explorer.exe just gets stuck and the program does not open...


HELP?!
*please, I don't want to re-install!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing some challenging issues with User Account Control (UAC) password prompts and "Run as Administrator" functions in Windows. Let's address each of your concerns separately:

Accessing Files/Folders:​

1. Accessing Administrator Files with a Standard User:
   • To access files in your Administrator account from a Standard User account without transferring them, you can adjust the permissions.
   • Try the following steps:
     • Right-click on the folder you want to access (e.g., "Documents").
     • Select "Properties" > "Security" tab > "Edit" > Add your Standard User account.
     • Assign appropriate permissions to your Standard User account (e.g., "Read" or "Full Control").
     • Apply the changes and try accessing the folder again.
   []Stuck Progress Bar Issue:
   • If the progress bar gets stuck when accessing folders, it could be due to permission or system issues.
   • Try running a disk check to ensure that there are no underlying file system problems.
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator:

      chkdsk C: /f

   • Replace "C:" with the appropriate drive letter if your files are located on a different drive.

     Administrator Privileges:​

   []Task Manager Issue:
   • If Task Manager gets stuck after entering the admin password:
     • This could point to a system instability or a corrupted system file.
     • You can try running a System File Checker (SFC) scan to check and repair system files:

        sfc /scannow

   []Run Programs as Administrator Issue:
   • If running programs as Administrator causes Explorer to freeze:
     • This could be due to conflicting third-party software or system corruption.
     • You can try performing a clean boot to determine if a third-party application is causing this issue.

       Reinstallation:​

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   • ]While you wish to avoid a reinstallation, it might become necessary if the issues persist after trying the above steps.
   • Backup your important files before considering a reinstallation as a last resort. Try these steps and see if they resolve the issues you are facing. It's essential to ensure your system is stable and functioning correctly to handle administrative tasks without interruptions.