Can’t run as administrator on any apps

When attempting to run as administrator on Command Prompt, you may not run it. This video shows how to fix it.

Resolution 1: Repair hard drive errors

Resolution 2: Perform a clean restart into Windows

Resolution 3: Repair system files

Resolution 4: Restore system files

Resolution 5: Uninstall and re-install the update

Resolution 6: Restart Windows Update components

Resolution 7: Run Windows 10 In-Place Repair or Update

Resolution 1: Repair hard drive errors

1.In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, and then select Run as administrator from the list of options.

2.Select Yes

3.In the window that appears, type the following command, including the space as shown:
chkdsk /f C:
and then press Enter.

4.Enter and press Enter

5.Repairs will automatically start on your hard drive, and you’ll be asked to restart your device.

Resolution 2: Perform a clean restart into Windows

A clean restart starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.

1) Run MSCONFIG.EXE.

2) In the Services tab, click “Hide All Microsoft Services” and click

“Disable All”.

3) In the Startup tab, click “Disable All”. Click OK. (This will

temporarily prevent third-party programs from running automatically during

start-up.)

Resolution 3: Repair system files

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, then select Run as administrator from the list of options.

2. In the window that appears, type this command including spaces as shown:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

3. Press Enter. When the command operation has run successfully, you’ll see a confirmation message from Command Prompt that says, “The restore operation completed successfully” or “The operation completed successfully”. 

Note: If you don’t see a confirmation message, retype the command and try again.

Resolution 4: Restore system files

1. In the search box on the taskbar, type command prompt, then select Run as administrator from the list of options.

2. In the window that appears, type this command including spaces as shown:

sfc /scannow

3. Press Enter. Wait until the sfc scan verification reaches 100% completion, and then close Command Prompt.

Resolution 5: Restart Windows Update components

1.Start Command Prompt as administrator.

2.When Command Prompt starts, enter the following commands:

Net Stop bits

Net Stop wuauserv

Net Stop appidsvc

Net Stop cryptsvc

Ren %systemroot%SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bak

Ren %systemroot%system32catroot2 catroot2.bak

Net Start bits

Net Start wuauserv

Net Start appidsvc

Net Start cryptsvc

After running the commands, check if the problem is resolved.

Resolution 6: Run Windows 10 In-Place Repair or Update

1. Visit the below Microsoft website site to download the Media Creation Tool. http://aka.ms/DownloadW10ISO

2. Double chick on the downloaded MediaCreationToo20H2.exe (20H2 is the version and could be different) to run the update.

3. In Windows 10 Setup and Application notices and license terms screen, click Accept

4. With Update this PC now checked, click Next.  

5. The Downloading Windows 10 is processing.

6. Getting updates.

7. After downloading, keep the default without changing, and click Install.

8. Installing Windows 10 may take a while. 

9. It will restart the computer after the installation.

Now, you should have the updated Windows running without losing data and applications.

Please view this step by step video;

Published by

Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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