Windows requiring me to run Steam as Admin to download games.

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Kezsora

Kezsora

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I'm not able to download games to my A: Drive without running steam as Admin. I've figured out a workaround as I've set Steam to always launch as Admin but that has now stopped Steam for launching when my PC starts which isn't ideal. Also, the software Wallpaper Engine which is launched through Steam also won't launch when my PC starts despite me having the correct settings so I'm thinking it also has something to do with these Admin privileges. Is there any permanent solution for this? I'd like to turn off Admin all together if I can but I don't know if that's feasible.
 
I've disabled that and it's stopped a pop up coming up asking if I'm okay with this app making changes but that's about it really.
 
Kezsora,

Can I ask that before starting any new threads you update or conclude any other thread/s first, it is not fair for folk to have to wait for a reply to their OP or single ongoing thread while others have two on the go with one of them left hanging, thank you for your understanding.
 
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