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I long-ago set devenv.exe to run with elevated privileges (aka run as administrator) so I could run web apps locally, in IIS, and devenv could access the local IIS metabase without issue.

I did that by running the Troubleshoot Compatibility wizard on devenv.exe.

Now I need to undo that, but there is not an option to remove it. I have unchecked "Run as Administrator." When I run the Program Compatibility Troubleshooter, it says "Troubleshooting has completed. No changes or Updates were necessary." I have no options to uncheck, or deselect. Here is a screenshot: enter image description here

I have done the following:

  1. Unpinned Taskbar shortcut
  2. Unpinned Start Menu shortcut
  3. Opened folder where devenv.exe is located, unchecked "Run as Administrator."
  4. Ran "Troubleshoot Compatibility," where no options are available.
techturtle
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  • Issues specific to corporate IT support and networks are off topic, see [On-Topic](https://superuser.com/help/on-topic). Please talk to your IT department. – DavidPostill Dec 20 '17 at 17:17
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    @DavidPostill, where in the question does it come across that this is specific to corporate IT? Pretty sure he just followed the instructions in [this answer](https://superuser.com/a/1074852/820) and is trying to undo it. – heavyd Dec 20 '17 at 17:32
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    @heavyd The original wording of the question included reference to changes in his company's IT policy, which is why I think it was put on hold. Since that was only background info, and not central to the question, I removed those references and voted to reopen. – techturtle Dec 20 '17 at 17:35
  • @heavyd Then he should say exactly that in his question. – DavidPostill Dec 20 '17 at 17:42
  • Should essentially still be the same as here: https://superuser.com/q/309582/219095 – Daniel B Dec 20 '17 at 18:04

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It's simple. I searched myself and found the solution:

  1. Troubleshoot compatibility, let it detect issues.

  2. When done, select "Try Recommended Settings".

  3. Press "Test the program..." --> VisualStudio Opens up, not as administrator.

  4. Close Visual Studio.

  5. Select --> Yes, save these settings for this program

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  • You indicated you performed and searched and found a solution, so what is your source, for this particular solution? – Ramhound May 14 '20 at 04:28