windows 10 not asking for admin permission before running an - Microsoft Community

this doesn't happen applications/setups, some. , surprised, in view, serious security lapse.

for example go below link:-

https://zoom.us/j/640937704?pwd=jd7vv87jvxowiumektzimw%3d%

there download prompt 'zoom_launcher.exe', have run in order participate in meeting. surprise, able run exe file , install app, without uac prompt! why happening? because usually, before actual installation, asked permission. , bdw, has happened other apps too.

let's try creating  new user profile on pc see if there corrupted files in current user profile causes problem. instructions, please follow these steps below:

1. press windows button on keyboard , type 'add, delete, , manage other user accounts.'
2. under manage other accounts, click add account.
3. on new window, choose sign in without microsoft account can found on bottom left part.
4. on next page, choose local account.
5. fill in information accordingly on next page show.
6. click finish.
7. once go manage other accounts page, click newly created account , click edit.
8. choose administrator from drop down options under account type.
9. login new user , see if issue still persist.

let know results.

Windows / Windows 10 / Security & privacy / PC