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How to get past This setting is managed by administrator
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Updated onOctober 3, 2022
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Countless users describe a similar situation regarding using Windows Security. Amessageis shown statingThis setting is managed by your administrator.
Things are rather strange since this happens precisely to administrators. Windows Security is a popularWindows 10built-in app that comes with a simple interface.
It even includes the Microsoft Defender antivirus that’s meant to protect your PC against malware and other threats, so you need to address the issue as soon as possible.
People are worried and ask for solutions. Here’s what one of themsaid:
What is going on with my Windows Security? It says I’m not Admin although I am.
How to remove This setting is enforced by your administrator?
Even if you get a message that claimsThis setting is managed by your administrator, do note that it’s only indicating that the setting it’s being automatically configured via administrative policies.
The admin hasn’t been changed, therefore waste no more time and check the group policy editor. You should verify if any admin templates are still active.
Chances are you have edited the local policies to manage automatic updates or you’ve changed some registry values and that’s an immediate result of your previous actions.
A similar message that countless users report is the following one:Your IT Administrator has limited access. In case of encountering it too, follow the procedures described in thisquick guideright away.
Moreover, do note that admin permissions are dangerous. It’s simple to break something for good if you don’t act carefully.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
