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Issue with Windows 10 setup or functionality.

Issue with Windows 10 setup or functionality.

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WouterDeJong
Member
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12-08-2016, 05:12 AM
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Recently my grandfather gifted me an old computer from his workplace. It comes with an administrator account, which prompts for the password whenever I attempt to download files, adjust settings, or perform similar actions. This can be frustrating, especially when I try to change the password. I discovered a way to disable the administrator account, but now opening a CD requires asking if the app should make changes to my device—without an obvious 'yes' option. Anyone have any suggestions?
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WouterDeJong
12-08-2016, 05:12 AM #1

Recently my grandfather gifted me an old computer from his workplace. It comes with an administrator account, which prompts for the password whenever I attempt to download files, adjust settings, or perform similar actions. This can be frustrating, especially when I try to change the password. I discovered a way to disable the administrator account, but now opening a CD requires asking if the app should make changes to my device—without an obvious 'yes' option. Anyone have any suggestions?

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Ebolakisses
Junior Member
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12-24-2016, 04:46 PM
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It would be best to simply reinstall Windows if possible.
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Ebolakisses
12-24-2016, 04:46 PM #2

It would be best to simply reinstall Windows if possible.

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Eric_2002_
Junior Member
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12-24-2016, 08:08 PM
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However, opening windows might eliminate the computer's operating system.
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Eric_2002_
12-24-2016, 08:08 PM #3

However, opening windows might eliminate the computer's operating system.

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xCoyulx
Junior Member
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12-27-2016, 06:28 AM
#4
I've encountered similar problems when launching software from disks. It appears Windows struggles with older programs. My approach is: open an administrator command prompt, paste the file path (like "C:\Users\User1\Downloads\setup.exe"), press enter. This usually triggers the installer properly. The setup.exe tends to work better than auto-running. If you still face issues with multiple programs, try this method.
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xCoyulx
12-27-2016, 06:28 AM #4

I've encountered similar problems when launching software from disks. It appears Windows struggles with older programs. My approach is: open an administrator command prompt, paste the file path (like "C:\Users\User1\Downloads\setup.exe"), press enter. This usually triggers the installer properly. The setup.exe tends to work better than auto-running. If you still face issues with multiple programs, try this method.