Try this batch file with task manager not running:
set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER
taskmgr
If it works; you can create a shortcut to launch it.
I've downloaded an .exe file which I use regulary. However everytime I open it, it asks for administrator privileges and it's getting annoying.
Is there anyway to make it stop asking for privilages? Also note that I don't want to disable this completely for every program, just this specific one because it is technically a security feature.
Thanks
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Try this batch file with task manager not running:
set __COMPAT_LAYER=RUNASINVOKER
taskmgr
If it works; you can create a shortcut to launch it.
That's an interesting question. Why? Because the task manager runs by default with highestAvailable privilege, meaning that if you're an Admin - it'll run elevated, otherwise it won't.
Also: there's no compatibility tab in System32 folder, by design. So how do you force something that's in there to always run as Admin? Well, there are several ways, and since I (and obviously - you ;]) have no idea what you did before, let me explore some of the possibilities:
The simplest and most well-known: create a shortcut to whatever in
System32you want to run asAdmin, open itsProperties->Advanced(button in the "Shortcut" tab) -> checkRun as administrator. Done.But wait, it gets more interesting. Using
task manageras an example: if you click on theStart menuand start typingtask managerit'll appear at the top of the list. Right click on the item, selectOpen file location, and you'll end up... no, not in theSystem32folder. It'll beC:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools
Now guess what happens if you overwrite the shortcut there with the one you just created (or just change the properties of an existing one)?
Yes, launchingtask managerviaStart menunow requiresAdminelevation.
Unfortunately, the above solution won't work if you right click on the
Start menuand choosetask managerfrom the list. Why? Because it's a different shortcut of course!The more detailed explanation is as follows:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools
is actually accessible by the so-called
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%(which equalsC:\ProgramDataand alsoC:\Users\All Users) and, as the name suggests, changes the behavior of - in our example: task manager ran via searching in start menu - for each user (even the ones created after the change).The
right click on the start menushortcuts are located elsewhere - inC:\Users<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX
and (as far as I know, correct me if I'm wrong) are user-specific, meaning that the shortcuts have to be modified for every (existing) user separately. The shortcut to the task manager is in the
Group2folder - modify the shortcut there and theright click on the start menuoption is done.
The only thing left is a Ctrl+Alt+Del and Ctrl+Shift+Tab combination. The one sure way to tackle it that I know of is to use Windows registry feature called
Image File Execution Options. This is an advanced debugging option (often used by malware) that, when set, will run the application of your choice instead of whatever you clicked on. And yes, It MAY be the same application, but with a surprise ;]To manage the feature run
regeditand navigate to the following key:HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options
If taskmgr.exe is not present there you need to create a new key named
taskmgr.exe, right click it and add a newstring value(REG_SZ). The name of the value should beDebugger, and the value data is the path to the application you want to run instead of the task manager (in our example). To try it out just putcalc.exethere - and try to run the task manager ;]A crude but working example of a command that will always elevate the task manager (copy as a single line and put in the
value dataof theDebuggerkey):cmd.exe /Q /C "@AT>NUL||echo set shell=CreateObject("Shell.Application"):shell.ShellExecute "taskmgr.exe",,"%CD%", "runas", 1:set shell=nothing>%temp%\n0.vbs&start %temp%\n0.vbs /realtime& timeout 1 /NOBREAK>nul& del /Q %temp%\n0.vbs&cls&exit"
Note: the steps described in #3 will override both #1 and #2!
What if the "compatibility" option is not appearing?
Hi,
Good day! My name is Vishal. I am an Independent Advisor and Microsoft user like you. I am glad to be able to provide assistance for you today.
Here following steps to remove run as administrator permission from an apps:
1-Right click on that programme shortcut which in on desktop.
2- click on "Show more options".
3- Choose properties option and go to compatibility tab
4-Uncheck the box "Run this programme as an administrator".
5-Click Apply and then OK
6- Same steps for other apps also.
I hope this information will help you. Please let me know if you need any further assistance.
Regards,
Vishal
The app in question is RGBFusion and it simple changes the colors of the fans and GPU.
When my daughter tries to open it, it requests the admin password. I have gone into properties > security > user(daughter) and given her all the permissions over RGBFusion I can, except for special permissions. My main account has special permission and doesn't need a code, however I'm unable to grant special permissions to my daughters account.
Is there a way to just remove the need the app to require permissions from anyone to navigate this?
Thanks again for your continuing try to help. However, I don't want to make a universal change to my system. I know I can turn off the "need admin" warning for ALL apps, but when some app is needing admin permissions, I want to know about it. It's just for this one particular app that I really don't need the warning. I am not getting the permission request on my Windows 10 PC, and wish that were the case with my Windows 11 PC. So I am still seeking a solution or an explanation as to why this might be happening for the app on Windows 11 and not on Windows 10.
You can create a windows elevated task for your application following the steps described here How To Add Program To UAC Exception In Windows 10? [SOLVED] (silicophilic.com)
Every time I open IBIS paint it presents the error message below. I'm unable to buy the standard version while it is running with admin permissions. I also cant find the app anywhere in my files for some reason. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Also I'm still very new to the whole PC/Laptop stuff, please be nice if the answer is right in my face and I haven't noticed :>
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