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Full Fix: Elevated Permissions are Required to Run DISM
Simply starting the command line as administrator fixes this issue
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Updated onNovember 8, 2024
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Many users reported getting theElevated permissions are required torun DISMmessage. This will prevent you from scanning your system. Here’s how to make it go away:
How do I elevate permission to run DISM?
Below, we’ll lay it all out in easy-to-follow steps. Here’s a quick, more condensed version in video format:
1. Run Command prompt as administrator
- First you need toopen Windows 10’s search box. To do that, press theWindowskey +Skeyboard shortcut.
2.TypeCommand Promptin the search utility then selectRun as administratorfrom the right side, under the result.
3.ClickYeson the UAC dialog box that might open. An Administrator: Command Prompt window will then open.
4.Type in theDeployment Image Servicing command.
- Press theEnterkey to run the command. TheElevated permissions are required to run DISMissue should no longer appear.
If you are encountering theElevated permissions are required to run DISMissue, the first thing you need to try is run the command-line tool you want to run DISM on with administrator rights.
Sometimes, theRun as Administrator option will not work. In this case, we recommend that you remove the problematic application that causes this issue.
2. Select the Run new task option
3. Open an elevated Command Prompt with Run
4. Set up a Command Prompt shortcut
5. Create a new administrator account
If you can’t create a new account, contact someone with administrative privileges, like an IT admin. Ask them to create a new administrator account or adjust your settings to grant you admin rights, then run the DISM command.
What is an elevated permission?
In Windows, a user that has elevated permissions has additional privileges. These include the ability to install software, change system settings, and manage other user accounts. Typically, the user account with most privileges is anadministrator.
How and why are elevated permissions used?
The CMD starts by default with limited rights and this is nothing but a security measure designed to prevent users from running commands that can make system changes.
While you won’t have any trouble executing most commands in standard mode, there are specific lines that require administrative privileges (aka elevated permissions).
Wrapping up
If you encounteraccess denied errorsdespite having administrative rights, check for issues with the user account or group policies. Reviewing and adjusting the permissions or consulting our troubleshooting guide might be necessary.
These are the best solutions to try out to fix error 740:elevated permissions are required to run DISM Use an elevated command prompt to complete these tasks. Feel free to ask for more information in the comments below.
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Matthew Adams
Windows Hardware Expert
Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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