Recent content by rhstubby

Sorry: Zbook; I forgot I'm no youngun anymore and also forgot the files. (I turned 79 today). Anyway here's the two 'safe' files for comparison.

I just went to "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe" right clicked to access the elevated command and it functions as ADMIN perfectly from this folder. So why is it from the task bar not directing the execution for the System32 folder instead the only way I get a command prompt through the taskbar is...

Also reposted the movies (MP4) as WMV extension files. Marked GOOD PC and Offending PC in their title. Will go to McAfee next for their tool.

I just went to my NON-offending (Good PC) and took screen grabs of normal command prompts and Powershell request and requested elevated Cmd and PS windows upon successfully elevating them to Admin. This single composite picture is in my Public folder on Google Drive if you need more evidence I'm...

Zbook: I went to ‘SAFE MODE’ and was able to capture an Android photo of the screen. Each window I was able to open shows the source of that window typed into the command line. I opened some via the task bar and some via the Task Manager start a new command which automatically placed me in Admin...

Effective 1/29/26 I removed all known suspicious software (Bitdefender, Malware Fighter, Drive Booster, Software Updater, Uninstaller, McAfee Safe Connect but never found AVG Update Helper to delete it. (It wasn't in any list with REVO to delete). With these removed the issue remain.

Zbook: Split the image to enlarge it (entry next to bottom entitled Empty Registry Key (VID_046D$PID_C548. Also Tuneup.log

Could this be a clue?? Notice the next to last entry: Empty Registry Keys: This is for my account 1-5-21 (data) VID_046D&PID_C548

Zbook: RE: #46 Yes a in place upgrade was attempted yesterday with Admin priviledges via the Task Manager Built in command with elevated priviledges (If I executed it correctly). I did this via an ISO file d/l from M/S site and mounted it on the offending PC. Removed Bitdefender, Drive Booster...

Zbook: I think I ran this as instructed from my offending PC's Download directory. Attached is the output.

No: Windows is on C: the G: should have been a thumbdrive (The app you suggested was lauched from the thumbdrive)

Try3: Yes after creating the new accounts they performed the same as the existing ones. Appreciate all you support and help but it is time for a fresh install.

ZBook: Completed scan and attached files presumably what you asked for. Thanks for your support 'inspector'.

Microsoft Sleuths and detectives: I just wanted to than you for sharing your insight with me on troubleshooting this issue which appears to be Account related lack of ability to raise an elevated command. It’s time for a fresh reinstall. Nothing to date has remedied the issue and while I’ve...

Try3: I reinstalled with 'tricked' built in Admin (elevated cmd) with no change in outcome.