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Cannot run anything as administrator
Everything is working fine with WIndows 11 (latest beta build as of today) except I cannot execute the cmd command as administrator or run any program as administrator. WHen clicking on the CMD app ...
I have the same issue, I rolled back to Windows 10 then back to Windows 11 hoping this would correct the issue, however it does not. I also tried and check my admin level and that is order. Hope this issue gets solved by WINDOWS 11 team soon.
Solved. After reading countless posts and trying every remedy I did run across an article that suggested certain programs could cause problems if they used menu context extensions. NCH products were mentioned. I removed the program Express Zip from my PC and I could once again use run as administrator in all its forms. I had Express Zip installed under Windows 10 and it was never a problem. However, once I upgraded to 11 it became one.
So glad to have come across this old post. I have been tearing out my hair for days because I couldn't run any app as administrator. I had tried every other solution mentioned online and none of them worked. Than I saw your post, uninstalled NCH Express ZIp - and all is well with the world again. Thank you!
I don't recall installing Express Zip but I am glad I found this post. After uninstalling it I regained my Admin control.
- This solved my issue thanks
- Yes! you saved my day.
- Thank you! I looked and did have NCH Express Zip installed. When I uninstalled it, I regained the ability to use Run As Administrator.
- It worked! How weird is that? Thanks 🙂
- Glad it worked. I have no idea how that program is impacting cmd.com.
Buffaloguy I will give it a try. Cheers
