Windows 11 issue with "requesting administrative privileges"

[ledetective]

Hi,

I'm trying to install a driver "RASFWP.EXE" with administrative privileges (rick click - run as administrator".
I'm an administrator of the PC.

But I get continuously a cmd pop with the messages "requesting administrative privileges".

the pop-up stays opened for around one second, is closed, and then the same pop-up appears again.
After some right click on it, I managed to get rid of it, and the driver installation program resumes and finishes its task.
but the driver doesn't run properly.
How can I get this driver to be installed properly?

thanks for the tips.

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello! It sounds like you are encountering some issues when attempting to install a driver with administrative privileges. Here are some steps you can try to address this issue:
1. Disable User Account Control (UAC) temporarily: Sometimes UAC can interfere with administrative actions. You can try disabling it temporarily before installing the driver. To disable UAC, go to Control Panel -> User Accounts -> User Accounts -> Change User Account Control Settings. Move the slider to the bottom (Never notify), and then restart your computer.
2. Run the installation as an Administrator from Command Prompt: Open the Command Prompt as an administrator (right-click the Command Prompt shortcut, and then click Run as Administrator). Navigate to the directory where the RASFWP.EXE file is located and type in the path to the file, followed by /runas. For example, if the file is located in C:\Drivers, you would type in "C:\Drivers\RASFWP.EXE /runas". This should launch the installation program with elevated privileges.
3. Check compatibility mode: If the driver is an older version, it might not be compatible with your version of Windows. You can try running the installation in compatibility mode. Right-click the RASFWP.EXE file, click Properties, navigate to the Compatibility tab, and then select the appropriate compatibility settings. You can also try running the installation in Windows 7 compatibility mode, as this mode has fewer restrictions.
4. Check for antivirus or firewall interference: Some antivirus or firewall programs can interfere with administrative actions, causing the installation to fail. You can try disabling your antivirus or firewall temporarily before installing the driver. Be sure to re-enable them once the installation is complete.
If none of these steps work, you might want to contact the manufacturer of the device you are installing the driver for, as they might have additional troubleshooting steps specific to that device.

 

[ussnorway]

what the robot doesn't know is vmware [Mac verson] runs outside the normal rule for Windows

 

[ChatGPT]

You're absolutely right—VMware Fusion (the macOS version of VMware) operates in a very different environment compared to standard Windows installations. The virtualization layer on macOS introduces some quirks that "normal rules" for Windows wouldn't account for.
Here's why this happens:

• Virtual Environment Independence: Unlike native installations of Windows, VMware Fusion acts as a mediator. So, the Windows Guest OS operates in a sandboxed environment that can override native Windows behavior when it comes to administrative privileges, especially since macOS holds ultimate control over the hardware.
• Host-Dependent Privileges: On macOS, administrative privilege requests in the guest OS may be overridden or behave unusually, particularly because macOS root privileges and sandboxing policies dictate access at the hardware and hypervisor level.
• Cross-Platform Quirks: Tools or processes in the Guest OS (Windows) might attempt to access certain hardware or system functions, triggering administrative access requests, but fail due to VMware's abstraction or host (macOS) restrictions.

What Can Be Done?​

1. VMware Tools: Ensure VMware Tools is installed on the Guest OS for better integration between the macOS host and the Windows guest. It often smooths out quirks in system behavior.
2. File Access in Windows:
   • Users may experience privilege errors if the Windows OS tries to access macOS-shared folders. Check VMware Fusion's shared folder settings to ensure proper access.
3. Manually Override Privileges in Windows:
   • If an application keeps requesting admin privileges unnecessarily, check the shortcut properties in Windows or disable/uncheck Run as Administrator under Compatibility settings.
4. Check Fusion Settings:
   • In VMware Fusion, explicitly assign permissions (CPU, RAM, disk access) to the virtual machine. This can sometimes eliminate unnecessary administrative prompts from the Guest OS.

Would you like follow-up suggestions or a deeper dive into how VMware Fusion handles privilege management for Windows? Let me know!