How To Fix Run As Administrator Not Working In Windows 11

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The most recent version of Microsoft's operating system, Windows 11, has a number of intriguing new features and improvements. However, it is not without problems, just like every piece of software. The "Run as Administrator" functionality frequently fails to function as intended, which is a problem that users may experience. This can be annoying, especially if you require elevated access to run specific apps. In this blog post, we'll look at four fixes for Windows 11's "Run as Administrator" issue so you can once again easily access elevated permissions.

Verify User Account Control (UAC) settings 

1. Pick "Settings" by clicking the Start button and the gear symbol.
2. Select "Accounts" from the Settings menu.
3. From the left-hand menu, select "User accounts".
4. "Change User Account Control settings."
5. Make sure the UAC slider is set to the third setting from the top, which reads, "Notify me only when apps try to make changes to my computer (default)."
6. Press "OK" to put the changes into effect.

SFC (System File Checker) Scan 

• Start Command Prompt with administrative rights by selecting "Windows Terminal (Admin)" from the context menu when you right-click on the Start button.
• Type the command sfc /scannow and hit Enter.
• The SFC scan will start at this point and take some time to finish.
• Restart your computer to apply the fixes after the scan is complete.

Examine the Group Policy settings

1. To open the Run dialog box, press the Windows key and R on your keyboard.
2. To open the Local Group Policy Editor, enter "gpedit.msc" (without the quotations).
3. In the editor, select "Computer Configuration" > "Windows Settings" > "Security Settings" > "Local Policies" > "Security Options."
4. On the right side, search for the policy titled "User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode" 
5. Double-click the policy and change its status to "Enabled."
6. Select "Apply" and then "OK."

Utilize the Command Prompt (CMD) 

• Start Command Prompt with administrative rights by selecting "Windows Terminal (Admin)" from the context menu when you right-click on the Start button.
• Enter the following command after you type it. Administrator for net users /active:yes
• Restart your computer after completing and closing the Command Prompt.
• After restarting, the login page will display a second "Administrator" account.
• Log in to the freshly made Administrator account and check to see if the "Run as Administrator" problem has been fixed.
• Should the issue be resolved, run the following command to return to your original account: net user administrator /active:no.

Conclusion

The "Run as Administrator" feature, which gives users enhanced capabilities to carry out particular activities, is a crucial component of Windows 11. Your workflow could be seriously hampered if you experience problems with this feature. However, you may successfully troubleshoot and fix the "Run as Administrator" not working issue using the four ways indicated above. You can easily regain access to elevated permissions in Windows 11 by utilizing the Command Prompt, changing UAC settings, running an SFC scan, verifying Group Policy, or any other method listed below. To avoid such problems in the future, keep your system updated and do routine maintenance.