{"id":1781,"date":"2024-02-29T12:54:49","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T12:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/?p=1781"},"modified":"2024-03-02T13:02:42","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T13:02:42","slug":"xampp-installation-error-uac-restriction-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devopssupport.in\/blog\/xampp-installation-error-uac-restriction-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"XAMPP Installation Error: UAC Restriction Warning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When attempting to install XAMPP (xampp-win32-7.0.0-0-VC14-installer), some users encounter a warning message stating, “Because an activated UAC on your system, some functions of XAMPP are possibly restricted…” Despite having disabled the UAC settings and granted permissions to the C drive and its subfolders, the warning persists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re encountering this warning message despite disabling the User Account Control (UAC) settings, follow these steps to resolve the issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Access Registry Editor:<\/strong>\n
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    • Press Windows + R<\/strong> to open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Type regedit<\/strong> and press Enter<\/strong> to open the Registry Editor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      2. Navigate to the Desired Key:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System\r<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Modify EnableLUA Value:<\/strong>\n
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        • Locate the entry named EnableLUA<\/strong> in the right pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Right-click on EnableLUA<\/strong> and select Modify<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Change the Value data<\/strong> to 0<\/strong> and click OK<\/strong> to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Restart Your Computer:<\/strong>\n
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            • After modifying the registry value, restart your computer to apply the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Install XAMPP:<\/strong>\n
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              • Once your computer has restarted, proceed with installing XAMPP as usual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                Important Note:<\/strong> Modifying registry settings can have significant impacts on your system. Ensure that you follow these steps carefully and make a backup of your registry before making any changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                By following these steps, you should be able to disable the UAC restriction and proceed with the installation of XAMPP without encountering the warning message. If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to the XAMPP community or support for further assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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