Windows 8.1 permission issues on an Administrator account

Veral

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I'm having trouble with permissions on Windows 8.1. I'm using an Administrator account but I sometimes need to run programs as admin or they won't function properly (e.g. Chrome can't access bookmarks if not run as admin), start-up programs won't start automatically and I can't even change the desktop background image (it's all black). I sometimes need to enable access to folders or files through properties > security tab. Sometimes the permissions are revoked after a time (I need to enable access again). Some programs can't auto-update because they can't get permission to access certain folders or files.


This all started a couple of months ago. As far as I remember, the only unusual thing that happened before the problems started was when I removed and replaced the motherboard's CMOS battery while cleaning dust from inside the case. After that I had to recover BIOS settings. However, the problems cropped up gradually after that, not all at once.

Changing User Account Control settings does not help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
This is not a work computer issued to you, is it?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Linux Mint 17.2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Toshiba Satellite C850D-st3nx1
    CPU
    AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon (tm) HD Graphics 1.40 GHZ
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon™ HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial M500 240GB SSD
    Mouse
    Logitech M525
    Internet Speed
    45/6 - ATT U-Verse
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    None needed. It is Linux.
    Other Info
    Arris NVG589 Gateway; Router - Cisco RV320; Switch - Netgear GS108 8-Port Switch & Trendnet TEG-S50g 5-Port Switch; Access Points - Engenius ECB350, Trendnet TEW-638APB; NAS - Lenovo ix2-4; Printer - Brother HL-2280DW; Air Print Server - Lantronix XPrintServer

    A/V UPS - Tripp-Lite Smart 1500LCD 1500 Va/900 W.
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