So this is an odd one...
I need to run the 64-bit version of command prompt/powershell as non-admin. Unfortunately, no matter what I try, it will only run in elevated mode.
From what I've seen, in the system32 folder cmd and powershell are set to run as admin upon open while in the sysWOW64 folder they run fine. While the 32-bit works, it does not work for the script I need to run; therefore, I need the 64-bit command line to work.
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit Enterprise
Domain computer
Domain GPO is not the issue, as this is the only computer with the problem.
What I've tried:
"Disabling" UAC, and while it no longer prompts it still only runs as admin, which doesn't help as I need to run it in a non-elevated mode.
Run as different user, leads to access error (i.e. not able to open command line program, as admin needed)
Compatibility mode is grayed out, but even checking the settings it is not set to run as admin.
Shortcuts also open it up automatically in elevated mode. So problem lies in the target location, and changing the shortcut does not fix the issue.
Is there a way to allow it to run as a regular user?