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Win 8.1 Pro x64. I just discovered a desktop icon that I regularly use (VPN), that I had set to run as administrator under the compatibility tab, wasn't running as administrator. In fact, the checkmark quit holding, except under "change settings for all users," but that wasn't having any effect. Finally, I just ran as administrator from the context menu and it worked. The question is why is this happening? The check under the compatibility tab was holding up to at least a few months ago, although I can't pinpoint exactly when it changed (an 8.1 update?).
Right now, it's running as Admin after starting normally, no context menu, even though neither box is checked under compatibility mode. The difference seems to be having "taken ownership" of the file (and folder). Under the Details tab, Owners does show as "Administrators." Why should that be necessary to run as admin? Thanks,
Right now, it's running as Admin after starting normally, no context menu, even though neither box is checked under compatibility mode. The difference seems to be having "taken ownership" of the file (and folder). Under the Details tab, Owners does show as "Administrators." Why should that be necessary to run as admin? Thanks,
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Win 8.1 Pro x64
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- DIY
- CPU
- i5 4690K
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK3 (rev. 1.2) UEFI Bios
- Memory
- 16 GB (4x4)
- Graphics Card(s)
- Sapphire Ultimate HD7750
- Sound Card
- JCAT USB
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell U2412M
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 Pro 256 GB SSD
Seagate 3TB, 2TB & 1TB HDDs
- PSU
- Seasonic x650 PSU
- Case
- Cooler Master Elite 335
- Cooling
- Prolimatech Megahalems Rev. C cooler, 3 Nexus Silent Fans
- Keyboard
- IBM Model M
- Mouse
- Bornd Wireless Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 60+ mbps claimed
- Antivirus
- Comodo CIS, MBAM Pro
- Other Info
- PS Audio Directstream dac, Quad 12L powered speakers, Core Audio Tech Kora LPS, JCAT USB card, Uptone Regen USB