Group Policy
How to Solve error: This app can’t be activated by the Built-in Administrator in Windows 8.1
In Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, if you are using built-in Administrator account You can’t use some apps. We will get a error message that This app can’t use by built-in administrator or This app can’t be activated by the built-in administrator. Here the steps or solving this error.
Open Group Policy Editor from Run
Windows + R
gpedit.msc
From Local Group Policy Editor Navigate to
Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policy > Security Options
Enable the Policy User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator Account
Double click on the policy and Check Enabled then Apply > OK
Just Restart your PC and check. You can use the apps from Built-in Administrator account the error will not appear again.
Disable Reveal Password Button in Windows 8.
In Windows 8, you will notice a new icon when filling in your password. Its job is to let the user know if the password has been typed correctly or not. By leaving the button displayed, users leave open the possibility of revealing passwords with anybody who has access to the system.
Step 1
Open Group Policy Editior
Run > gpedit.msc >OK
Step 2
Click User Configuration > Administrative Templates
Step 3
Click Windows Components > Credential User Interface
Step 4
Open the settings “Do not display the password reveal button”
Enable the feature by checking Enabled, Click Apply > OK for saving the settings.
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