Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 So, been having a problem with my OS/SSD. I can't access anything with a 'UAC' shield next to it because it gives me an error saying that the file/path doesn't exist. But when I disable UAC then everything that has the shield next to it runs fine. Also something is wrong with my permissions because I have to enable the hidden Admin and go into regedit and disable UAC manually because it won't let me normally. Basically everything that requires Administration access doesn't work when UAC is enabled(Even with Hidden Administrator.) P.S; OS is Winsows 7 Ultimate. If you think you can help in any way- it's much appreciated. If not then I'll have to wait to get a new SSD as well as a HDD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mc.Joker 929 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Hmm, no idea. Never had problems with it. Maybe posting this in the public forum so others can help you fix it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 49 minutes ago, Mc.Joker said: Hmm, no idea. Never had problems with it. Maybe posting this in the public forum so others can help you fix it? Doubt they would but I can try. I just don't want to do a full reinstall of the OS as I can't back anything up to an external sadly. Might be that the UAC is corrupted =/ Update- Moving to public thread "Computers and Technology" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mc.Joker 929 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Well, just disabling it then? xD until u found a fix. Would be good to contact Windows help desk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Behemoth 343 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 @Kenai I will ask my teacher tomorrow because its late to text him today so will text him tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Behemoth 343 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 The good thing that he was online so I copied what you said and send them to him and he said that 1.You have problems with the access to apps that need run as administrator ? 2.he will search for a way for you but you usually must do system back up or format for your pc so it will work thats what he know for now 3.he want to know more about what is happening he wants to see the error message if you can take a screen shot of it so maybe there is other way also if you have more details he asked about them too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Mc.Joker said: Well, just disabling it then? xD until u found a fix. Would be good to contact Windows help desk My PC was made by a company with an OEM, don't think I can contact them about it(Doubt they'd know what was wrong). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Rami said: The good thing that he was online so I copied what you said and send them to him and he said that 1.You have problems with the access to apps that need run as administrator ? 2.he will search for a way for you but you usually must do system back up or format for your pc so it will work thats what he know for now 3.he want to know more about what is happening he wants to see the error message if you can take a screen shot of it so maybe there is other way also if you have more details he asked about them too That's what I was afraid of- A complete reinstall of the OS, because I don't have anywhere to put important files atm, not to mention I don't have a restore point(Haven't updated windows in forever because not enough space.) so that's out of the question =/ Yes, Anything that requires things to run as an Administrator I get a path error like these. This is the type of error I'm getting. Spoiler The Directory/Path depends on the Application I'm trying to open. But yeah it's something to do with UAC(User Account Control) and I'm assuming the Path Variable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 P.S; I appreciate you guys trying to help me out with this problem(Even though it'll have to resort to me doing a complete reinstall) Will be getting a new SSD as well, Just gotta remove the W7 license from this SSD so that I can reactivate it on the new one(OEM OS sucks xD) Was going to get a regular Samsung EVO, But decided to go $61 more for the 10 year warranty Pro version 1 revax reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey 130 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Virus? xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
demonz(forgototheraccpass) 26 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) Edited March 8, 2017 by demonz(forgototheraccpass) link isnt working wat https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/3pm2ws/uac_keeps_enabling_itself_after_i_turn_it_off_or/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 24 minutes ago, Joeyyyy said: Virus? xD Nope. Scanned it twice. Only a few trojans and I quarantined them. But thanks for the tip xP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 9, 2017 Update- So, I've fixed my problem with yet again a Simple Solution. Apparently I had forgotten I set my 'Program Files' in my Registry set for my F: drive(Which has been disconnected because of problems/BSOD's) So I plugged in the F drive and everything was fine and normal. Decided to change the default ProgramDir registry to C: and all is working fine. Don't need to get a new SSD yet(Though I DO need the new HDD.) As usual I'm just a moron, See my previous problem with the simplest solution Here. Thank you all for trying to help this poor moron out. 1 Keen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Behemoth 343 Report post Posted March 9, 2017 Nah your not a moron but the thing that you didn't know what to do and I am glad that your problems are fixed If you have any questions feel free to ask me and I will ask my teacher 1 Kenai reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0sjors0 196 Report post Posted March 9, 2017 Dont worry kenai, every group needs a moron that can entertain others. 2 Kenai and Behemoth reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey 130 Report post Posted March 10, 2017 Oh, Trojans aren't very good news Kenai, that means someone has the potential to control the computer without you even knowing it, maybe try and be more careful next time mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Joeyyyy said: Oh, Trojans aren't very good news Kenai, that means someone has the potential to control the computer without you even knowing it, maybe try and be more careful next time mate Or they could be false positives xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey 130 Report post Posted March 10, 2017 Maybe, do you remember any of the names? I could maybe recognise a few xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenai 349 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Nope, Sorry xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites