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I long-ago set devenv.exe to run with elevated privileges (aka run as administrator) so I could run web apps locally, in IIS, and devenv could access the local IIS metabase without issue.

I did that by running the Troubleshoot Compatibility wizard on devenv.exe.

Now I need to undo that, but there is not an option to remove it. I have unchecked "Run as Administrator." When I run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter, it says "Troubleshooting has completed. No changes or Updates were necessary." I have no options to uncheck, or deselect. Here is a screenshot: enter image description here

I have done the following:

  1. Unpinned Taskbar shortcut
  2. Unpinned Start Menu shortcut
  3. Opened folder where devenv.exe is located, unchecked "Run as Administrator."
  4. Ran "Troubleshoot Compatibility," where no options are available.
techturtle
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Jonathan Hart
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It's simple. I searched myself and found the solution:

  1. Troubleshoot compatibility, let it detect issues.

  2. When done, select "Try Recommended Settings".

  3. Press "Test the program..." --> VisualStudio Opens up, not as administrator.

  4. Close Visual Studio.

  5. Select --> Yes, save these settings for this program

Machavity
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Roland
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