Laptop unable to run as administrator
4.5
The "Run as administrator" option is missing or fails to launch.
Symptoms
- No admin prompt
- Access denied
- UAC error
Possible Causes
- Standard user account
- Corrupt UAC
- Group policy
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Check Account Type
Settings > Accounts > Your info > Ensure it says "Administrator".
2
Reset UAC
Change User Account Control settings to "Default".
3
Enable Hidden Admin
Use Safe Mode to enable the built-in Administrator account.
When to See a Technician
If you lose admin rights, you'll need to boot into Safe Mode to promote your account back to Administrator.
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