Windows 7 couple of problems with administrative stuff

[skahzreg]

so i just got windows 7 and when im playing a game that i want to play windows mode it won't let me unless i run ad admin which is really annoying and i was wondering if anyone knew how to fix that
also when im using firefox and i minimize to play a game, and when im done playing im unable to bring back firefox so i have to end the process and restore the sites i was browsing

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing a couple of issues with Windows 7 related to running games in windowed mode and restoring Firefox after minimizing it while playing a game. Let's address each of these concerns:

Running Games in Windowed Mode without Admin Rights:​

To enable running games in windowed mode without requiring admin rights every time, you can try the following steps:

• Compatibility Mode:
• Right-click on the game's executable file.
• Go to Properties > Compatibility tab.
• Check the box that says "Run this program in compatibility mode for:".
• Select a previous Windows version like Windows XP or Vista.
• Click Apply and then OK.
• Modify Registry Settings: (Please ensure you are comfortable with modifying the Windows registry before proceeding)
• Press Windows Key + R, type "regedit" and hit Enter.
• Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers.
• Right-click on an empty space on the right side and choose New > String Value.
• Set the name as the full path of the game's executable (e.g., C:\Path\To\Game.exe).
• Double-click the new string value and enter "~RUNASADMIN".
• Restart your computer and see if the game now runs in windowed mode without needing admin rights.

Restoring Firefox after Minimizing:​

When you have trouble restoring Firefox after minimizing it during gaming sessions, try these steps:

• Alt + Tab: Pressing Alt + Tab keys together can help you switch between open applications. This might bring back Firefox to the forefront.
• Windows Shortcut: Try pressing the Windows key on your keyboard to see if it brings up the taskbar where Firefox might be minimized.
• Task Manager:
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Look for Firefox under the Applications tab.
• Right-click on Firefox and choose "Switch To" to bring it back into view.
• Shortcuts: Ensure you don't have any unusual software or extensions causing this issue by running Firefox in Safe Mode (Help > Restart with Add-ons disabled). Feel free to try these suggestions and let me know if you encounter any difficulties or if you need further assistance!