There have been several known causes for the problem throughout the years and several solutions used to resolve the problem can be separated and we decided to put it all together in an article. Make sure you check out the methods!
What Causes the “This app can’t be Activated when UAC is Disabled” Error?
The list of things which cause this error is not very long and it has to do something with a bug on Windows 10 or 8 where you couldn’t use any of the native Windows apps with UAC disabled. This was fixed for some users via an update. Here is the full list:
Solution 1: Re-enable UAC
User Account Control (UAC) is used to manage anything you run, download, and open on your computer and it’s a sort of a security measure to double-check if the things you are doing are okay. Its pop-ups can become annoying over time but this method consists of re-enabling UAC. This will definitely get rid of the pop-ups and it’s the easiest method to try out immediately!
Solution 2: Change a Registry Entry
Modifying this entry manages whether Windows notifies users when programs are about to be launched or installed. This is one of the things which UAC manages and it can be handled using this method on its own. However, make sure you edit the registry carefully as results can be catastrophic. Since you are going to edit a registry key, we recommend you check out this article we have published for you to safely backup your registry to prevent other problems.
Solution 3: Change Some Group Policy Settings
There are some ways to tweak UAC options which should enable you to keep UAC disabled but also to avoid errors such as the one bothering you with users not being able to open metro apps when UAC is disabled. Follow the instructions below!
Solution 4: Install the Latest Updates
Installing the latest updates for the Windows operating system is a sure way of solving many problems on your computer and users have reported that installing the latest updates managed to resolve the problem for many people. Try it out!
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