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Windows10. User account control every time to home page. Stinks!! Is there a fix?

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psdunn37
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Windows10. User account control every time to home page. Stinks!! Is there a fix?

Windows10. User account control every time to home page. Stinks!! Is there a fix?

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A possible cause of this message is that Firefox is set to run as Administrator.

Check that Firefox isn't set to run as Administrator.

Right-click the Firefox desktop shortcut and choose "Properties".

Make sure that all items are deselected in the "Compatibility" tab of thz e Properties window.

  • Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" should not be selected
  • "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" should not be selected
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FredMcD
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Please describe your issue with more details. What it your home page? What is the full error message?

cor-el
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A possible cause of this message is that Firefox is set to run as Administrator.

Check that Firefox isn't set to run as Administrator.

Right-click the Firefox desktop shortcut and choose "Properties".

Make sure that all items are deselected in the "Compatibility" tab of thz e Properties window.

  • Privilege Level: "Run this program as Administrator" should not be selected
  • "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" should not be selected
psdunn37
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Thank you very much. Compatibility issue. Paul