Windows - Admin privileges

[Kvcd12]

I installed jExifToolGUI-1.8.1-win-x86_64_with-jre.zip into a standard (not Admin) account.

I am using Oliver Betz's alternate ExifTool Windows installer.

When I open jExifToolGUI, I see the jExifToolGUI splash screen, but the application does not open.

The log shows jExifToolGUI identifies the correct location of ExifTool.

If I open jExifToolGUI with Admin privileges, I see the jExifToolGUI splash screen, and the application opens.

Is there a way to open jExifToolGUI without Admin privileges?

Thank you.

[Kvcd12]

I think I have identified why Admin privileges are required on this computer: a DLL file (sqlite ....) is placed, temporarily, in the AppData folders during the opening process.

[hvdwolf]

I really have no idea. You are the first to encounter this.

[Kvcd12]

On this computer, the AppData folders are "locked down". No EXE, no DLL, ....

[hvdwolf]

"This computer".
Did you do that yourself or is this some business pc/laptop from your work with group policies rolled out to prevent users from altering their pc toomuch, or to prevent installation of "admin based" installers (most are).

[Kvcd12]

Did it myself. Thus, I could undo it. But it has been valuable.

[Kvcd12]

I will close this out. Thank you.