Admin Arduino IDE

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Is there a way to use the Arduino IDE without using administrator password

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You will need to provide more details. Which version of the IDE are you using? What OS are you using?

I'm on W10 running IDE 1.8.19 and I don't get asked for a password.

Are you trying to install the IDE? There is a zip version of the 1.8.19 that I use that you can unzip to a place of your choice on your PC. As far as I know, it's all self contained.

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the reason i need a password is because it needs to make changes to my device

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If it is not actually "YOUR" computer but lets say work or educational then you will need to get the required permissions from your IT admin.
If you are a secondary user that too can introduce limitations.

Under windows xp upwards the primary user can install almost anything with the exception of some nasty stuff.

There is in some cases under windows a "hidden" administrator account that can be enabled.
Wont give any details other than that.

Often it helps to give information that appears to be missing in this case.

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  • Ensure you have FULLY inserted the USB cables.
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  • Where possible use USB 2.0 ports or a USB 2.0 POWERED HUB to rule out USB 3.0 issues.
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COMPUTER RELATED

  • Close any other serial programs before opening the IDE.
  • Ensure you turn off any additional security / antivirus just to test.
  • There may be a problem with the PC try RESTARTING it.
  • You may be selecting the wrong COM port.
  • Avoid cloud/network based installations where possible OR ensure your Network/Cloud software is RUNNING.
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  • Close the IDE before using any other serial programs.
  • Preferably install IDE’s as ADMINISTRATOR or your OS equivalent

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  • CH340/341 based clones do not report useful information to the “get board info” button.
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  • Boards using a MICRO USB connector need a cable that is both DATA and CHARGE. Many are CHARGE ONLY.

CREATE editor install locations.

  • On macOs ~/Applications/ArduinoCreateAgent-1.1/ArduinoCreateAgent.app/Contents/MacOS/config.ini
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@Ballscrewbob knows far more about this stuff than I do.

But the first question that comes to my mind is what "your device" is and the second question is when "it" wants to make changes. The last question is what "it" is. Based in the limited information, I guess it's the IDE; but you don't state the version which might (or might not) be important

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Yes, This is a educational computer, so is there anyway for me to use the IDE without It Admins Helps

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Nobody around here will help you bypass security for your computer.

Best solution is to talk to your IT administrator.
They can give you the required priveledges to install the IDE of your choice and any drivers you may need.

Sorry but that is about the best I can give you.

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