However, this does not mean that users cannot make any changes in the Device Manager. All they need is the password for the Administrator account on the computer. Let’s see what you can do if you receive the You are logged as a standard user popup in Windows 10/11 on opening the Device Manager.
What does standard user mean on Windows 10 and 11?
Standard User accounts are basic and you can’t make any major (administrative) changes without authentication, though you can run applications and perform other tasks. This account works fine for most users but has certain restrictions for Device Manager in Windows 11, and other administrative apps. What can a standard user do? A standard user can make changes pertaining to that particular account only. This includes changing the account password or picture, applying a new desktop wallpaper, viewing files, running applications, and accessing the Internet.
How do you fix You are logged on as a standard user?
1. Enter the password for the Administrator account
None of the options will now be greyed out, as was the case earlier, but you will still receive the You are logged as a standard user popup on successive attempts.
2. Run SFC scan
Check if the You are logged as a standard user popup stops appearing on opening Device Manager.
3. Switch to an Administrator account
If you want to access the Device Manager without encountering the You are logged as a standard user popup, switching to an Administrator account would do the trick. Also, find out what to do if the Device Manager keeps flickering in Windows. Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section below.
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