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Solved: Run as Different User Option Missing in Windows 11

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Updated onSeptember 13, 2024

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We can appreciate how the run as a different user option in Windows comes in handy especially when you don’t want to interfere with profiles but what happens when it’s missing?

Potential reasons behind this anomaly have to do with permissions. It’s either your UAC settings have been reconfigured, or thesystem administrator has placed certain restrictions. On the other hand, a Windows update could also be behind it or some corrupt system files.

However, before you jump to troubleshooting, ensure therun as a different userfeature is on your Windows edition as not all support this functionality.

What can I do if therun as a different useroption is missing?

1. Restart the Secondary Logon service

2. Uninstall recent Windows update

Some Windows updates can alter system settings and interfere with previously working features. If this is the case, rolling back an update should restore the run as a different user option if it was missing.

3. Run DISM and SFC scans

In case a Windows update or even a virus has corrupted some system files, it is possible that some features were caught up in the mix. Running a system file checker scan can repair these files and restore the run as a different user functionality that was missing.

4. Adjust UAC settings

If your UAC settings are too high, you may be restricted from accessing some system functionalities especially if you’re not using an administrator account. Lowering these settings can allow you to access the run as a different user option.

Remember to adjust your UAC settings back to a secure level as disabling it exposes your system to security risks.

5. Use the Group Policy Editor

6. Use the Registry Editor

7. Create a new user profile

Acorrupt user profilemay prevent you from accessing some features. While checking for corrupt profiles, also ensure youruser profile is not disabled. Creating a new profile helps you isolate the issue whether it is profile-based or system-based.

8. Perform a System Restore

Note that evenrun as administrator may fail to workorgreyed outat times but we’ve already covered how to fix it in our detailed guide. Moreover, if theRun as Different User option isn’t workingproperly, we’ve got you covered.

In future, as an administrator, considermaking all programs available for all users. This can help address permission issues.

That’s a wrap but do let us know if you’ve been able to fix this issue. And if you have any other solutions not mentioned here but worked for you, drop us a comment down below.

Solved: Run as Different User Option Missing in Windows 11#

What can I do if therun as a different useroption is missing?#

1. Restart the Secondary Logon service#

2. Uninstall recent Windows update#

3. Run DISM and SFC scans#

4. Adjust UAC settings#

5. Use the Group Policy Editor#

6. Use the Registry Editor#

7. Create a new user profile#

8. Perform a System Restore#