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  1. Manage User Accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support

    Administrators can change settings, install software, and access all files. If too many people have this level of access, it could lead to security risks like malware installation or unwanted …

  2. Check if you have local admin rights to install Office

    Make sure Administrator is selected. If you can't select the Administrator option, contact the person who has administrator rights on your computer and ask them to give you admin …

  3. Uninstall or remove apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft …

    If you get an error message when you're uninstalling, try the Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter. If you're trying to remove malware, see Stay protected with Windows Security …

  4. Find the administrator for your work or school account - Microsoft …

    If you're not allowed to change this information yourself, contact your human resources department or your Microsoft 365 administrator to have them change it for you.

  5. Error message when you try to activate a copy of Windows by …

    If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue. In the Product key box, type the product key, and then click Next.

  6. Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted …

    Jan 12, 2007 · In the search results, right-click Command Prompt, and then select Run as administrator. If you are prompted for confirmation or an administrator password, type the …

  7. Administrator unable to unlock a "locked" computer

    This computer is locked. Only or an administrator can unlock this computer. If a user has logged on and logged off, you may be unable to log on to the computer (locally or to the domain) and …

  8. Description of Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) Tool

    Oct 14, 2025 · This tool gathers information about your computer and displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment, which you can use to …

  9. Check if a device meets Windows 11 system requirements after …

    Oct 14, 2025 · In list of results, on the right-hand side under Command Prompt, select Run as administrator. If the User Account Control window appears, select the Yes button.

  10. The user rights that are required by Update.exe

    Update.exe version 5.4.1.0 and later versions require that the user who installs the software update is an administrator with certain user rights. This article lists those user rights …