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when trying to delete a virus, it says i need elevated privelages.

Keskem

Commendable
Mar 18, 2016
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Running on windows 10, wifi networks dont show now with this virus that says i need elevated privelages to delete it.
 
Solution
or when You open antivirus program use (while opening antivirus) right click(menu should appear) and click: "run as administrator". than all antivirus functuions should work as they should.
That means you need full administrative rights to your computer.

So if you are a standard user then you cannot "delete" the virus.

What virus are you dealing with per your AV scan(s)?
 
or when You open antivirus program use (while opening antivirus) right click(menu should appear) and click: "run as administrator". than all antivirus functuions should work as they should.
 
Solution