Attempting to open a file in 'Documents' in 'File Explorer

robinpe

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On attempting to open a couple of items in Documents, I got back the error box: ' The requested operation requires elevation'. What does that mean? robinpe
 

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It means Windows does not think you have the authorization to open that file. Try right clicking on it and selecting Open as Administrator.
 

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Where by right clicking do you get 'Open as Administrator'?
 

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Where by right clicking do you get 'Open as Administrator'?


It depends on the file.
In the picture is an example of right clicking an exe file.
I have windows 8 Pro. --


 

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But how do I get a menu like that to open by right clicking. The specific document I'm trying to open wont open that menu. Am I repeating myself?? robinpe
 

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Screenshots

Can you take a screenshot of what you are trying to do (and the error message)?

Press "Windows Key + Prt Scn" at the same time.
 

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Permissions

You could right click & click Properties & try the settings in the 2 pictures.--


 

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My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
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    PC/Desktop
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    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
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    Revision ON-C0
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    Opera 24.0
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