Some users have reported in support forum posts that error 740 occurs when they attempt to run programs or access folders on Windows PCs. The error 740 message says, “The requested operation requires elevation.” Users can’t access software, folders, or files for which error 740 occurs.
This is how you may fix error 740 within Windows 10 and 11.
1. Run the Affected Programs With Admin Rights
The error 740 message mentions the need for operation elevation. That’s a hint to try running affected programs with elevated (administrator) rights. Check out this guide onalways running apps as an administratorto set affected EXE files to run with elevated rights.
2. Set Programs to Run in Compatibility Mode
It’s also recommended to set older programs to run in compatibility mode. Doing so might address a compatibility issue causing error 740. you’re able to set an affected program to run in compatibility mode like this:
3. Turn Off the User Account Control Feature
User Account Control is the security feature that throws up notifications when programs try to make changes. UAC could be a potential cause of error 740 when it’s set very high. So, try turning off UAC before running affected apps. Ourguide to disabling User Account Controltells you how to turn off that feature.
4. Adjust Folder Permission Settings
This potential resolution is recommended for users who can’t access specific folders because of error 740. In that scenario, this error can be a folder permissions issue that selecting theReplace all child object permission entriesoption could feasibly address.
Try selecting theReplace all child object permissionsetting for an affected folder as follows:
5. Modify the Behavior of the UAC Elevation Prompt
If your Windows PC has the Group Policy Editor, try changing the behavior of UAC’s elevation prompt with that tool. Selecting theElevate without promptingsetting for the User Account Control: Behavior policy could fix error 740 for some users.
you’re able to select that option within Windows Enterprise and Pro editions like this:
6. Disable Admin Approval Mode
Admin Approval Mode prompts administrative users for task permissions when enabled. It’s a strict Group Policy Editor security policy that can potentially cause elevation issues. Follow these steps to turn off Admin Approval Mode.
7. Disable Third-Party Antivirus Software Packages
Have you installed a third-party antivirus or security app on your PC? If you have, your third-party security software could be causing error 740 by blocking the EXE file you’re trying to run. This can happen when the antivirus software flags the application file as malicious.
The potential solution, in this case, is to temporarily disable third-party antivirus software before trying to run affected programs. Look for and select an option that turns off the antivirus shield by right-clicking on the antivirus software’s system tray icon. If there are time options available, select to turn the real-time protection off for about an hour or so.
If disabling the security software works, you don’t necessarily have to turn the security software off whenever you want to run the application file. Your antivirus software will probably include an exclusion list to which you’re able to add trustworthy program file exceptions. Add the affected EXE file there to exclude it from the antivirus protection.
8. Migrate to a New Admin User Account
If the “requested operation requires elevation” error persists after trying other resolutions, your user account might be corrupted. Then you might need to create and utilize a new admin account to resolve this issue. You can migrate to that account by copying files from your old user account into the new one.
To apply this troubleshooting method for the “requested operation requires elevation” error, follow the instructions within this article abouthow to fix Windows issues by creating new user accounts. First, you’ll need to set up and sign in to the new admin account to see if the error occurs there. If not, transfer user files into the new account as covered there.
Get Error 740 Sorted on Windows
The “requested operation requires elevation” error is an inconvenient admin access privilege issue many users have needed to fix. Users have resolved that issue by applying the potential resolutions in this guide. So, try applying those fixes for the “requested operation requires elevation” error in the order specified to find one that works on your Windows 10 or 11 PC.
