We have about 15 PCs on our network. I can make changes to all the PCs except one. I keep getting the message "The requested operation requires elevation".
When I try to run a program as an admin, it asks for my username and password. After I hit enter, I get the same message: "The requested operation requires elevation"
This is really weird because I am a domain admin. I went into active directory and I didn't notice anything different between this PC and the others. It has the same security options checked and it is in the same group as the others.
I have worked here for a couple years but I just took over this role last month. The one who I am replacing doesn't know either. He told me it was always like this. So, basically, he was never able to add or remove software. I need to remove some junkware and install some useful programs for the user. The PC is running windows 8 just like the other ones.
What am I missing? How come this one PC is not recognizing me as an admin? What can I do about this?
Best Answer
Make sure that the "Domain Admins" group is present in the local Administrators group.