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ConstanceBrody
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Dec 20, 2024

Windows 11 - Gallery asking for Admin

I'm experiencing an issue with the Gallery app on my Windows 11 device. Whenever I try to access or use the app, it prompts me for administrator privileges

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    Timothy310
    Iron Contributor

    If the Gallery app on your Windows 11 device is asking for administrator privileges every time you try to access it, it can be frustrating. Here are several steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially fix this issue:
    1. Run the App as Administrator

    While it’s not ideal to always run the app as an administrator, you can try launching it with elevated permissions to see if it resolves the issue:

    • Right-click on the Gallery app (from the Start menu or desktop shortcut).
    • Select Run as administrator.
    • If prompted, enter your admin credentials.

    2. Change App Settings

    Sometimes, modifying the app settings can help:

    • Right-click on the Gallery app shortcut.
    • Select Properties.
    • Go to the Compatibility tab.
    • Uncheck the box that says Run this program as an administrator if it’s checked.
    • Click Apply and then OK.
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    Hannaness
    Iron Contributor

    Reset the Gallery App:

    • Open Settings by pressing Windows + I.
    • Go to Apps > Apps & features.
    • Scroll down to find the Gallery app in the list.
    • Click on the app, and you should see options like Modify and Advanced options.
    • Click on Advanced options and then scroll down to the Reset section.
    • Click on the Reset button. This will clear the app’s data and may resolve any issues by restoring it to default settings.
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    Wistrict
    Iron Contributor

    As a quick fix, you can try running the Gallery app as an administrator:

    1. Right-click on the Gallery app icon (either from the Start menu or desktop).
    2. Select Run as administrator.
    3. If prompted, click Yes to allow it.
    4. This may grant you access for that session, but it won’t fix the root cause.

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