Audacity Forum

So, OK I'm a novice but, Why do I need administrator approval to export a file to an Audacity file. Just do not get it. Searched help. I'm confused. My ad=udio files will only be saved to documents, videos etc.

We can probably start with which Audacity, all three numbers, Which Windows, and what exactly you're trying to do.

"I sung a song into Audacity and now I'm trying to save it as an MP3 to the desktop." Something like that. You can't drop us into your problem mid-stroke. Nobody can follow that.

Koz

On recent Windows systems, you cannot automatically save files to your system drive, except to the approved folders like “Documents”, “Videos”, etc..
You might be able to save files to non-approved folders, but this will have to be done manually, and you will have to give special Administrator’s authorizations.

For some reason (I don't know why), when you first use Audacity the default export directory is the directory where Audacity is installed (usually inside the "Programs" directory). "User files" (your files) should NOT be saved there. You should always save your documents, pictures, music, and other "user files" within your "user space", such as in the "Documents", "Music" or "Videos" folders. Standard user accounts are not allowed to save documents in system / program folders, and that is why you are prompted for an Administrator password.

When you Save or Export from Audacity, ensure that you are exporting / saving to a location where you are allowed to save files with your normal user account.

In recent Windows systems, programs are not allowed to automatically save documents to system / program folders even if you are logged into Windows as “Administrator”. In recent Windows systems, especially in Windows 10, all user accounts are treated as “ordinary” accounts, even the super “Administrator” account. In Windows 10, even “Administrators” cannot do as they please unless they show appropriate credentials.

Win 10 Audacity latest 2.1.1 .exe installer.

Never had to show 'credentials' for my system before. as administrator. Think I'll spend my off time this New Year in total immersion and denial of Win 10 issues.
Thanks for now.

Best pure computer joke of 2015:

"Behave yourself, or we'll put Windows 10 on your computer."

Koz

Robert2 wrote:In recent Windows systems, especially in Windows 10, all user accounts are treated as “ordinary” accounts, even the super “Administrator” account. In Windows 10, even “Administrators” cannot do as they please unless they show appropriate credentials.

As in Windows 8 and 8.1, the hidden "elevated administrator" account can do as they want without prompting from User Account Control (UAC).

Of course it is not recommended to routinely log in as elevated administrator.


Gale

kozikowski wrote:We can probably start with which Audacity, all three numbers, Which Windows, and what exactly you're trying to do.

"I sung a song into Audacity and now I'm trying to save it as an MP3 to the desktop." Something like that. You can't drop us into your problem mid-stroke. Nobody can follow that.

Koz

Thanks for reply. Win 10 Latest v. 2.1.1