How to Fix the "This App Can't Be Activated by the Built in Administrator" Error in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Start button.

   You can also press ⊞ Win.
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   Step 2: Type uac while the Start menu is open.

   This will search for UAC options. , This will open the User Account Control Settings window. , If UAC was disabled, move the slider up one level to enable basic UAC.
   
   If UAC was already enabled, raise the slider to the next security level. ,, You'll need to reboot your computer in order for the new UAC changes to take effect. ,, If the app is able to launch, you should be able to go back to your UAC settings and lower it to the setting you were using before.
   
   You'll need to reboot again after making the changes.
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   Step 3: Click the Change User Account Control settings option.

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   Step 4: Move the slider up one level.

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   Step 5: Click OK. Click Yes if prompted by UAC to continue.

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   Step 6: Restart your computer.

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   Step 7: Try opening the app again.

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   Step 8: Lower your UAC settings again.

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