Windows 10: Denied access / permission as Administrator

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The discussion revolves around a Windows 10 user experiencing permission issues while attempting to run an executable file related to the Wormhole file transfer application. Despite being the sole administrator, the user encounters repeated prompts for elevated permissions and is unable to change the file's read-only status. Participants suggest using the "Run as Administrator" option and taking ownership of the file, emphasizing that read-only status does not prevent execution. The conversation highlights the complexities of user permissions in Windows 10 and the potential need for alternative file transfer methods.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Windows 10 user account control and permissions
  • Familiarity with executable files and their properties
  • Knowledge of the "Run as Administrator" functionality
  • Basic troubleshooting skills for software installation issues
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  • Research how to take ownership of files in Windows 10
  • Learn about Windows 10 User Account Control (UAC) settings
  • Explore alternative file transfer methods, such as using USB drives
  • Investigate the installation process for the Wormhole application via the Microsoft Store
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This discussion is beneficial for Windows 10 users, IT support professionals, and anyone troubleshooting permission issues with executable files, particularly in relation to file transfer applications like Wormhole.

  • #31
berkeman said:
Sorry if I missed it, but have you tried running it from a DOS Box (cmd) yet? Did you see any message when running that exe in its folder?
Please see Sysprog's post; #27. There's no executable to be run, but rather a launcher program.
 
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  • #32
Please see @sysprog post #27. He's got the right program name and the exact description of what's going on.
 
  • #33
If you have a access to a JUC400 wormhole switch USB device, you can plug it in, then let it run its uninstall to remove its files when you exit. The leftover files are harmless, but aversion to leaving such remnants around is understandable. As others have suggested, you might want to clone the drive via a reliable utility that runs from a bootable USB stick, e.g. Clonezilla, or its fully inter-compatible (perhaps easier to use) 'cousin' Rescuezilla (both open source). You can use Rescuezilla to make a .iso image file of your old drive, and to then mount a copy of the image, which you can then edit, do extracts on, and so forth.
 
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sysprog1 said:
If you have a access to a JUC400 wormhole switch USB device, you can plug it in, then let it run its uninstall to remove its files when you exit. The leftover files are harmless, but aversion to leaving such remnants around is understandable. As others have suggested, you might want to clone the drive via a reliable utility that runs from a bootable USB stick, e.g. Clonezilla, or its fully inter-compatible (perhaps easier to use) 'cousin' Rescuezilla (both open source). You can use Rescuezilla to make a .iso image file of your old drive, and to then mount a copy of the image, which you can then edit, do extracts on, and so forth.
Thanks. I ended up using Remote Desktop Protocol to transfer the files. Both machines were connected to the same Web Server.
 
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  • #35
Uh, have you considered the possibility that your Windows is corrupted ?? I've had Windows decide that my admin-level account was invalid, game-over...
 
  • #36
Nik_2213 said:
Uh, have you considered the possibility that your Windows is corrupted ?? I've had Windows decide that my admin-level account was invalid, game-over...
Nothing else has made me believe that. I haven't had any major issue with it.
 

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