Background: Some users might encounter UAC prompt during running Foxit PDF Editor, this article explain how to troubleshoot why the prompt occurs.
Troubleshoot Process:
1. Right-click Foxit PDF Editor > Open Properties > Compatibility > Option "Run this program as an administrator" > Uncheck it if this is enabled.
Or you could check it by Registry Editor > Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers > If the value data is ~ RUNASADMIN , then delete the record.
2. When UAC prompt pops up, please remember to click "Show more details" to check which module revokes it. Note that some functions might request Administrator permission.
For example:
As the below picture shows, this UAC prompt is related to "displayadobeindoc", which is matched with function in Preferences > File Associations >Advanced > "Use Foxit PDF Editor to open embedded Acrobat..." . Please disable it if you don't want this UAC prompt.