Some files force programs to perform operations that require administrator rights. As an example, if you received a ZIP file containing several business spreadsheets ...

You need administrative privileges to access the best system optimization tools for Windows computers, such as the System Configuration menu, ReadyBoost, Disk Defragmenter and Virtual Memory manager.

A researcher has created a remote print server allowing any Windows user with limited privileges to gain complete control over a device simply by installing a print driver. In June, a security ...

First, you need to terminate the existing explorer.exe process. Open Task Manager Locate explorer.exe process Right-click on it and select End Task. Having done that you have three options to run ...

The University at Buffalo (UB, university) is committed to providing individuals with reliable, secure. and customer-friendly technology in stable operating condition. To address the needs of the ...

I’ve heard for years that you shouldn’t use your Mac with administrator privileges. I 100% agree with that statement, and I still use my Mac with administrator privileges. But to be perfectly honest, ...

PowerToys will display the ‘We’ve detected an application running with administrator privileges‘ notification when an elevated process is detected. PowerToys only needs to be elevated when it has to ...

Running a Windows computer as a restricted/limited/standard user is much like exercising and eating green vegetables; it’s the right thing to do, but not enough people do it. In large part, I feel ...

In the 20-plus years I’ve spent consulting, hand-holding, troubleshooting and securing networks one of the most frequently asked questions I hear from business leaders is “How do I keep sensitive data ...

In today’s fast-changing world of cybersecurity, managing endpoint privileges has become essential for protecting organizational assets. For CISOs and cybersecurity teams, grasping the details of ...