microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
Administrator mode will not run
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Description
Microsoft PowerToys version
preview
Installation method
Microsoft Store
Area(s) with issue?
Mouse Without Borders, General
Steps to reproduce
I have tried to open PowerToys as admin to change settings in mouse without borders but it will not open as admin no matter what i do
✔️ Expected Behavior
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❌ Actual Behavior
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reproducing the administrator launch failure for Mouse Without Borders from the Microsoft Store installation, using the reported preview version. Compare normal and administrator launches and determine what prevents PowerToys from opening; done means administrator mode opens successfully and allows Mouse Without Borders settings to be changed.
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Assessment
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100