Category:

Vlog

Duration: 1:49

7,830 views

21

Here's how to Fix The requested operation requires elevation error on Windows 11/10/8/7.

3/30/2023 added:

Here are some ways to fix the "The requested operation requires elevation" error on Windows:

1. **Run the program as an administrator.** Right-click the program you want to run and choose "Run as administrator."
2. **Change the ownership of the file or folder.** Right-click the file or folder you want to open and choose "Properties." Click the "Security" tab and then click the "Advanced" button. Click the "Owner" tab and then click the "Edit" button. Select the account you want to set as the owner and then click the "OK" button.
3. **Turn off User Account Control (UAC).** Click the "Windows Security" icon in the system tray and then click the "UAC" option. Slide the "UAC slider" to the bottom to disable UAC.
4. **Update your drivers.** Go to the manufacturer's website for your computer or device and download the latest drivers.
5. **Repair your system files.** Run the System File Checker (SFC) tool to scan your computer for corrupted files and repair them.
6. **Reinstall the program.** Uninstall the program and then reinstall it.
7. **Reset your computer to factory settings.** This will erase all of your data and settings, so make sure you back up your files first.

If you are still having trouble fixing the error, you can contact Microsoft customer support for further assistance.

3/12/2023 added:
If you're getting the "The requested operation requires elevation" error on Windows, it means that you do not have sufficient privileges to run the command or application. This error typically occurs when you are trying to run an application or command that requires administrator privileges. Here are some potential solutions to fix this issue:

1. Run as Administrator: Try running the application or command as an administrator. Right-click on the application or command prompt and select "Run as Administrator." If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.

2. User Account Control (UAC) settings: Check the UAC settings in Windows to make sure they are not blocking the application or command. Go to the Control Panel, select "User Accounts," and then click on "Change User Account Control settings." Move the slider to the bottom to turn off UAC and see if it resolves the issue.

3. Disable or uninstall antivirus software: Sometimes, antivirus software can block applications or commands from running as an administrator. Try disabling or uninstalling the antivirus software temporarily and see if it resolves the issue.

4. Modify file or folder permissions: If you are trying to access a file or folder, make sure you have the appropriate permissions to access it. Right-click on the file or folder and select "Properties." Click on the "Security" tab and make sure your user account has the necessary permissions.

5. Log in with an administrator account: If you are not logged in as an administrator, try logging in with an administrator account and see if it resolves the issue.

Hopefully, one of these solutions will help you fix the "The requested operation requires elevation" error on Windows.