3 Ways to Get Rid of You Are Logged On as a Standard User Popup

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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A Windows computer has two types of user accounts, Standard and Administrator. If you using a Standard account, theYou are logged as a standard user.You can view device settings in Device Managerpopup will appear when launching the Device Manager.

However, this does not mean that users cannot make any changes in the Device Manager. All they need is the password for the Administrator account on the computer.

Let’s see what you can do if you receive theYou are logged as a standard userpopup in Windows 10/11 on opening the Device Manager.

What does standard user mean on Windows 10 and 11?

Standard User accounts are basic and you can’t make any major (administrative) changes without authentication, though you can run applications and perform other tasks.

This account works fine for most users but has certain restrictions for Device Manager in Windows 11, and other administrative apps.

What can a standard user do?

A standard user can make changes pertaining to that particular account only. This includes changing the account password or picture, applying a new desktop wallpaper, viewing files, running applications, and accessing the Internet.

How do you fix You are logged on as a standard user?

1. Enter the password for the Administrator account

None of the options will now be greyed out, as was the case earlier, but you will still receive theYou are logged as a standard userpopup on successive attempts.

2. Run SFC scan

Check if theYou are logged as a standard userpopup stops appearing on opening Device Manager.

3. Switch to an Administrator account

If you want to access the Device Manager without encountering theYou are logged as a standard userpopup,switching to an Administrator accountwould do the trick.

Also, find out what to do if theDevice Manager keeps flickeringin Windows.

Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.

3 Ways to Get Rid of You Are Logged On as a Standard User Popup#

What does standard user mean on Windows 10 and 11?#

How do you fix You are logged on as a standard user?#

1. Enter the password for the Administrator account#

2. Run SFC scan#

3. Switch to an Administrator account#