[GH-ISSUE #2735] [APP BUG]: Builtin updater fails unless ran elevated as admin #886

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opened 2026-02-27 21:08:42 +03:00 by kerem · 0 comments

kerem commented

2026-02-27 21:08:42 +03:00

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Originally created by @Artleksandr on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2735

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I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one.
I am using an official build obtained from releases or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater.

Describe the Bug

When the app main window closes to update, console spams access denied errors, update fails.

Reproduction Steps

Download the update with builtin updater
Click OK in the confirmation window

Expected Behavior

If admin access is needed, a UAC windows should pop asking for elevation.

Specify OS Version

Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.3624

Originally created by @Artleksandr on GitHub (Apr 1, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/issues/2735 ### Checklist - [x] I have searched for a similar issue in this repository and did not find one. - [x] I am using an official build obtained from [releases](https://github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases) or updated one of those builds using its in-app updater. ### Describe the Bug When the app main window closes to update, console spams access denied errors, update fails. ### Reproduction Steps 1) Download the update with builtin updater 2) Click OK in the confirmation window ### Expected Behavior If admin access is needed, a UAC windows should pop asking for elevation. ### Specify OS Version Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.3624