Accessing Network Status and other features as Administrator generates this error
C:\windows\system32\control.exe
Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.
How to solve the problem
- Run > gpedit.msc
- Computer Configuration->Windows Settings->Security Settings->Local Policies->Security Options
- Enable “User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account”
Log out and log back in, or reboot.
Another possible solution for Windows 10 or Windows 2019
- regedit.exe
- Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
- Change the value of FilterAdministratorToken (REG_DWORD) from 0 to 1
- If the key does not exist: create new key: New > DWORD value, type or copy “FilterAdministratorToken” (no quotes), set the value to 1
- Log out or reboot