unable to run elevated

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Double Reddog
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unable to run elevated

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I'm using version 7.1.62 of primalscript. I'm trying to run a program using the "run elevated" and it's not working as expected.

Normally, when I select this, I am prompted for credentials, I provide them and the script will run using those credentials.

Today, I do not get prompted for credentials. Instead, I get a UAC message asking me if I want to allow this program to make changes to this computer. Whether I click yes or no makes no difference. I am not prompted for credentials and the script does not run elevated.

I suspect the issue is directly related to me getting a new PC recently but I'm not quite sure how to enable/allow this feature to run. I don't think this is an issue with UAC. I've turned this off (never notify) and attempted the run elevated; again without be prompted for credentials. Thank you for your help.
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unable to run elevated

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Re: unable to run elevated

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The type of prompt you see with a request for elevation depends on as what type of user you are logged in and what your UAC settings are.
If you are not an admin and you request elevation you need to provide admin user credentials. If you are already an admin a simple prompt for verification is the default. If UAC is disabled, elevation is just performed without prompt.

Please note that Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 react slightly different to settings.

Elevation does not, repeat NOT, mean running under a different user account. It applies to the split admin security token introduced in Windows Vista.

This has nothing to do with PrimalScript. This is standard Windows behavior and you should consult the corresponding documentation for Microsoft Windows.
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Double Reddog
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Re: unable to run elevated

Post by Double Reddog »

Thanks for your speedy response. When I got my new PC, I assumed I was setup as a standard user. It ends up I was in the administrators group. Once I removed my userid from the administrators group and then used the "run elevated" option within primalscript, it prompted me for credentials as you pointed out. Lesson learned. Thank-you.
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