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WD Discovery: Prompts for Admin User on Non-Admin Account



Description


WD Discovery will prompt for the Admin user credentinal when used on a computer with non admin accounts.

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Microsoft Windows User Account Control (UAC) is turned on and set to Notify when programs try to make changes on the computer.

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IMPORTANT:

WD Discovery is not supported for use when used with a non admin account. Non admin accounts are not able to:

  • install or update WD Apps including the My Cloud Home desktop app
  • perform platform specific taks, installing drive feature plugins on macOS

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Enter the Admin User Password and click Yes

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IMPORTANT:

Changing the Microsoft Windows User Account Control (UAC) to the lowest setting will prevent the admin login prompt from occuring.

WD Discovery is not supported for use when used with a non admin account.

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Answer ID 17881
Published 08/20/2018 02:32 AM
Updated 06/19/2022 11:27 PM

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