Error "The requested operation requires elevation" while installing programs and games

Question

Original title: the requested operation requires elevation

When loadind a set up disc I get this message "The requested operation requires elevation" I cannot load any gaming set up discs as well.

Answer 1

Hi silvo77,

Adding to BossDweebe's suggestions

Some commands/programs might require elevated or administrative privileges. To run these commands, you can use the Run as administrator command.

To install the program in administrator mode, follow these steps:

a. Locate the program icon, right-click click “Run as administrator”.

b. When the UAC message is displayed game in administrator, do one of the following:

i.             If you are logged on as a standard user, or if UAC is configured to always require credentials, enter the appropriate administrative credentials, and then click OK.

ii.            If you are logged on as an administrator and UAC is not configured to always require credentials, click Yes to start the application.

Proceed with the installation and check if that solves the issue.

Also see Installing programs: frequently asked questions for answers to some common questions about installing programs.

Hope this information helps.

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Gokul - Microsoft Support

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Answer 2

Sounds like you need to either be logged on as Administrator or use the Run As - Administrator command.

If you get to the part of the installation that gives the option to install the game to a location other than default (Programs x86) when this message shows then you can use the best option. Don't install to the default location. Make a special games folder. Better yet use a separate partiion or HDD for your games.