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Fix: You Don’t Have Privileges for Configuring Connection
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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ManyWindows 10usersreported an issue when trying tobridge network connections. The error messageyou do not have sufficient privileges for configuring connection propertiespops up, leavingusershopeless. So, to help you fix this issue, we came up with a few solutions.
What does You do not have sufficient privileges for configuring connection properties mean?
Typically it indicates that the user attempting to configure a network connection does not have the necessary permissions. This can occur for several reasons:
Since we have covered some possible causes, let us explore our top recommended solutions with you.
How can I fix You do not have sufficient privileges for configuring connection properties?
1. Make sure you’re running as an administrator
2. Create a new user with administrator privilege
3. Add the user to the administrator group
4. Update Windows
Hopefully, any of the above fixes should help resolve the problem. But note that they have not been written in any particular order, and we hope you choose what feels the most appropriate for your situation.
We hope that our guide on how to fix the Windows privilege issues was able to provide the piece of information you needed. Lastly, if you found this article helpful, comment below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
