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Run as Administrator Setting
Yesterday I received a new ".exe" file from my software vendor to update my app. The update did not involve an "install" but just copying a single exe file over an existing file. After I copied the file my system just "flashed" when I launched the software. I knew the file was ok because I could launch the program ok from a another PC which is networked into mine.
I tried several things and finally right-clicked on the exe file and checked the Property--Compability Mode setting "Run as Administator" and the problem was solved.
My question is why did this problem suddenly pop up from just copying an updated version of the same software. I have never had an issue before and have run this program for a year on the same hardware. FYI: the exe file is in a folder that is immediately under the "C" drive if that makes a difference.
Thanks to anyone who has any knowledge of this.