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Which version of Windows are you using? XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, or 11?
Do you have any third-party antivirus that may be interfering?
Is this a personal or work computer?
 
Hi there, I am having the same problem with Windows 11 V24H2 - build 26100.2894. I right click on exe and run as administrator and UI tells me I need to run as administrator in response. This wasn't the case a little over a year ago when I bought my last batch of SSDs. Your guidance would be appreciated. I can help in any way. Also, forgot to mention my machine is a new Windows surface laptop running the ARM chipset - Snapdragon Elite.
 

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