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[Runner] Restart elevated loop

Open htcfreek opened this issue 3 years ago • 2 comments

Microsoft PowerToys version

0.59.0

Running as admin

  • [ ] Yes

Area(s) with issue?

General

Steps to reproduce

  1. Making you user to an admin account.
  2. Disable UAC.
  3. Run PT as Admin and enable the following settings: Run at startup, Always run as admin
  4. Changing you user profile back to normal user.
  5. Reboot.

✔️ Expected Behavior

PowerToys starts non-elevated because the user is not an admin and the UAC can't be accepted (is disabled).

❌ Actual Behavior

PT goes into a startup loop.

[2022-07-11 06:22:15.037412] [p-11208] [t-11212] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.037452] [p-11208] [t-11212] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.038562] [p-11208] [t-11212] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.043420] [p-11208] [t-11212] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.043718] [p-11208] [t-11212] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.216641] [p-10384] [t-10400] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.216687] [p-10384] [t-10400] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.217488] [p-10384] [t-10400] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.222229] [p-10384] [t-10400] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.222375] [p-10384] [t-10400] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.318077] [p-9096] [t-1540] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.318092] [p-9096] [t-1540] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.318700] [p-9096] [t-1540] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.322182] [p-9096] [t-1540] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.322293] [p-9096] [t-1540] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.413921] [p-9064] [t-264] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.413950] [p-9064] [t-264] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.414757] [p-9064] [t-264] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.419246] [p-9064] [t-264] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.419387] [p-9064] [t-264] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.508003] [p-10652] [t-9484] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.508031] [p-10652] [t-9484] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.508873] [p-10652] [t-9484] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.513638] [p-10652] [t-9484] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.513810] [p-10652] [t-9484] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.603865] [p-11200] [t-8500] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.603885] [p-11200] [t-8500] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.604534] [p-11200] [t-8500] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.608279] [p-11200] [t-8500] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.608382] [p-11200] [t-8500] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.692758] [p-11240] [t-9348] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.692779] [p-11240] [t-9348] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.693383] [p-11240] [t-9348] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.697007] [p-11240] [t-9348] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.697135] [p-11240] [t-9348] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.777571] [p-10036] [t-11212] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.777589] [p-10036] [t-11212] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.778144] [p-10036] [t-11212] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.781529] [p-10036] [t-11212] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.781648] [p-10036] [t-11212] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.851016] [p-7668] [t-2116] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.851043] [p-7668] [t-2116] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.851602] [p-7668] [t-2116] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.854772] [p-7668] [t-2116] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.854878] [p-7668] [t-2116] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.922068] [p-3776] [t-9696] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.922089] [p-3776] [t-9696] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.922632] [p-3776] [t-9696] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.926175] [p-3776] [t-9696] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:15.926285] [p-3776] [t-9696] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.008761] [p-11300] [t-11304] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.008792] [p-11300] [t-11304] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.009786] [p-11300] [t-11304] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.016658] [p-11300] [t-11304] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.016805] [p-11300] [t-11304] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.101339] [p-11348] [t-11352] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.101372] [p-11348] [t-11352] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.102190] [p-11348] [t-11352] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.105953] [p-11348] [t-11352] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.106121] [p-11348] [t-11352] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.189984] [p-11408] [t-11412] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.190032] [p-11408] [t-11412] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.190940] [p-11408] [t-11412] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.195876] [p-11408] [t-11412] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.196007] [p-11408] [t-11412] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.289018] [p-11456] [t-11460] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.289059] [p-11456] [t-11460] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.290154] [p-11456] [t-11460] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.295604] [p-11456] [t-11460] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.295753] [p-11456] [t-11460] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.379728] [p-11508] [t-11512] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.379757] [p-11508] [t-11512] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.380351] [p-11508] [t-11512] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.384591] [p-11508] [t-11512] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.384725] [p-11508] [t-11512] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.465596] [p-11560] [t-11564] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.465620] [p-11560] [t-11564] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.466264] [p-11560] [t-11564] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.470468] [p-11560] [t-11564] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.470601] [p-11560] [t-11564] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.547095] [p-11608] [t-11612] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.547189] [p-11608] [t-11612] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.547792] [p-11608] [t-11612] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.551398] [p-11608] [t-11612] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.551506] [p-11608] [t-11612] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.631830] [p-11656] [t-11660] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.631877] [p-11656] [t-11660] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.632790] [p-11656] [t-11660] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.636872] [p-11656] [t-11660] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.636983] [p-11656] [t-11660] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.713113] [p-11704] [t-11708] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.713150] [p-11704] [t-11708] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.713818] [p-11704] [t-11708] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.717333] [p-11704] [t-11708] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.717436] [p-11704] [t-11708] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.793951] [p-11756] [t-11760] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.793964] [p-11756] [t-11760] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.794562] [p-11756] [t-11760] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.797896] [p-11756] [t-11760] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.798017] [p-11756] [t-11760] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.871272] [p-11804] [t-11808] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.871292] [p-11804] [t-11808] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.871850] [p-11804] [t-11808] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.875556] [p-11804] [t-11808] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.875683] [p-11804] [t-11808] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.955049] [p-11852] [t-11856] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.955067] [p-11852] [t-11856] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.955808] [p-11852] [t-11856] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.959306] [p-11852] [t-11856] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:16.959444] [p-11852] [t-11856] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.038965] [p-11900] [t-11904] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.038977] [p-11900] [t-11904] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.039528] [p-11900] [t-11904] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.042792] [p-11900] [t-11904] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.042888] [p-11900] [t-11904] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.114078] [p-11948] [t-11952] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.114092] [p-11948] [t-11952] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.114679] [p-11948] [t-11952] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.118143] [p-11948] [t-11952] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.118245] [p-11948] [t-11952] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.197000] [p-11996] [t-12000] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.197021] [p-11996] [t-12000] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.197567] [p-11996] [t-12000] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.200841] [p-11996] [t-12000] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.200980] [p-11996] [t-12000] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.287937] [p-12056] [t-12060] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.287961] [p-12056] [t-12060] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.288610] [p-12056] [t-12060] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.292138] [p-12056] [t-12060] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.292244] [p-12056] [t-12060] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.381043] [p-12104] [t-12108] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.381058] [p-12104] [t-12108] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.381794] [p-12104] [t-12108] [info] apply_general_settings: {"startup":true,"enabled":{"AlwaysOnTop":true,"Awake":true,"ColorPicker":true,"FancyZones":true,"File Explorer":true,"FindMyMouse":true,"Image Resizer":true,"Keyboard Manager":true,"MouseHighlighter":true,"MousePointerCrosshairs":false,"PowerRename":true,"PowerToys Run":true,"Shortcut Guide":true,"Video Conference":false},"is_elevated":true,"run_elevated":true,"download_updates_automatically":true,"is_admin":true,"theme":"system","system_theme":"light","powertoys_version":"v0.59.1"}
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.385449] [p-12104] [t-12108] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.385562] [p-12104] [t-12108] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.471284] [p-12156] [t-12160] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.471298] [p-12156] [t-12160] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
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[2022-07-11 06:22:17.475083] [p-12156] [t-12160] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.475192] [p-12156] [t-12160] [info] run_elevated with params=
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.547885] [p-12208] [t-12212] [info] runner logger is initialized
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[2022-07-11 06:22:17.552763] [p-12208] [t-12212] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
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[2022-07-11 06:22:17.629555] [p-12276] [t-12280] [info] runner logger is initialized
[2022-07-11 06:22:17.629591] [p-12276] [t-12280] [info] Running powertoys with cmd args: 
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[2022-07-11 06:22:17.634051] [p-12276] [t-12280] [info] Scheduling restart as elevated
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Workaround

  1. Killing PT.
  2. Deleting Task.
  3. Setting admin properties in settings.,json to false.

cc: @yuyoyuppe

htcfreek avatar Jul 11 '22 08:07 htcfreek

Just to confirm, did you disable UAC completely via group policy or just set it to "Never notify"?

yuyoyuppe avatar Jul 11 '22 11:07 yuyoyuppe

Just to confirm, did you disable UAC completely via group policy or just set it to "Never notify"?

Disabled via regkeys that are used by the gpo.

  • ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin = 0
  • ConsentPromptBehaviorUser = 3
  • EnableLUA = 0

htcfreek avatar Jul 11 '22 11:07 htcfreek

Hi @htcfreek , I could not reproduce the issue, I ask you for a cooperation. I've tried to follow the steps, but on step 4, changing the user type back to normal user I've got a massage that it isn't allowed, there must be at least one administrator on the machine. Fair enough. With 2 users on the machine I could make the 5 steps for the second user, then after restarting the machine the permission for the elevated run was asked from the administrator. (reboot for the normal user then a popup comes up with the question for allowing elevated mode and the administrator credentials). Again, no loop. So my first request is to describe with more details how to reproduce the issue. Thanks! The second request is to check if the problem still exists with the latest PT version. Thanks! As from the logs the problem shows quite clearly, I've created a PT version, which might fix the issue. My final request is to try this version too, if possible. Thanks a lot! https://github.com/donlaci/PowerToys/releases/tag/v0.71.0

donlaci avatar Jul 24 '23 08:07 donlaci

Hi, @donlaci what uac settings do you have under in hklm\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system? The following must be set:

  • "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin": 0
  • "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser": 3
  • "EnableLua": 0

htcfreek avatar Jul 24 '23 08:07 htcfreek

Hi @htcfreek "EnableLua": was 1. I will try it that way too. Thanks!

donlaci avatar Jul 24 '23 08:07 donlaci

Hi @htcfreek, I can't reproduce the endless loop even with te modified registry settings. Could you please confirm, that the problem persists with the 0.72 release. If yes, could you also try the mentioned test build: https://github.com/donlaci/PowerToys/releases/tag/v0.71.0 Thanks a lot! /needinfo

donlaci avatar Aug 02 '23 11:08 donlaci

@donlaci I can not confirm that the problem still exists with 0.72.0 or better said I can't reproduce it anymore.

htcfreek avatar Aug 03 '23 21:08 htcfreek

Hi @htcfreek, It is funny, I finally achieved to reproduce the issue (with your 5 steps + the registry modifications). Thanks for the feedback anyway.

donlaci avatar Aug 04 '23 08:08 donlaci

@donlaci I should mention that the initial report cam from my colleague's computer. And I never saw the issue on my computer. The difference between the two installations is the "Always start as admin" checkbook that was only checked on my colleague's pc.

htcfreek avatar Aug 04 '23 08:08 htcfreek

This issue has been worked on and released during the 0.73 Release project. Please update PowerToys to the latest. 😉

jaimecbernardo avatar Sep 04 '23 10:09 jaimecbernardo