Windows 7 Run as Administrator Problems

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I have configured my system with an Administrator and two standard user accounts.

Some programs installed for all users under Administrator ask for administrator password each time they are executed from the user's account even when the "Run as Administrator" check box is ticked in the user's shortcut properties.

I am also having the same problem with shortcuts placed in the all user's Startup folder for unregistered standalone applications like Real Temp. Ticking the "Run as Administrator" does not cause the application to run automatically at user startup or logon. I have also attempted to run this a scheduled task at logon but it fails to run under any account other that when the Admin is logged on.

How can I fix these problems?

 

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To address the issues you are facing with programs requiring the administrator password each time they are executed from standard user accounts, and with applications not running automatically at startup or logon for all users, especially those placed in the Startup folder, you can follow these steps:

Fixing Programs Requiring Administrator Password:​

1. Compatibility Settings:
   • Right-click on the shortcut of the program.
   • Go to "Properties."
   • Under the "Compatibility" tab, check the box for "Run this program as an administrator."
   • Click on "Apply" and then "OK."
   []Registry Edit (for persistent changes):
   • Press Win + R to open the "Run" dialog.
   • Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers
   • Right-click on the right pane, choose New > String Value.
   • Set the name to the full path of the program's executable.
   • Double-click the newly created string, set its value to RUNASADMIN.

Fixing Applications in Startup Folder:​

1. Task Scheduler Method:
   • Open Task Scheduler (Win + R, then type taskschd.msc).
   • Click on "Create Basic Task" under "Actions" in the right pane.
   • Follow the wizard to create a task to run the application at startup.
   • When asked for the user account, select "Run whether user is logged on or not."
   • Complete the wizard with the necessary parameters.
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1. ]Startup Folder Shortcut Creation:
   • Instead of placing the shortcut directly in the Startup folder, create a new shortcut to the application.
   • Right-click on the new shortcut and set it to "Run as Administrator."
   • Then, copy this new shortcut to the Startup folder.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure the standard user accounts have the necessary permissions to run the programs without requiring administrative privileges.
     • Make sure the path to the applications in the shortcuts is correct.
     • Reboot the system after making these changes to ensure they take effect.
     By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issues you are facing with programs running as administrator and applications not starting up automatically for all users.