getuidx64 is a low-level Windows API/utility that queries or manipulates user identifiers (UIDs) on 64-bit Windows systems. Because it reads or modifies sensitive account and security information, calling getuidx64 typically requires administrator privileges; without those privileges the call will fail or return limited/filtered data.
Microsoft’s Application Compatibility Toolkit allows you to create a shim that:
Since the operation requires Administrator privileges, the user is already trusted by the OS. Therefore, standard permission models fail here. Detection must focus on behavior. getuidx64 require administrator privileges
The prompt "getuidx64 require administrator privileges" implies a hurdle for the user. However, from a security architecture standpoint, this requirement is a double-edged sword:
The most straightforward workaround is to provide the required privileges. getuidx64 is a low-level Windows API/utility that queries
Alternatively, you can permanently set the program to always run elevated:
Warning: Only do this if you trust the application. Running unknown tools as admin is a security risk. Alternatively, you can permanently set the program to
Instead, use Windows API equivalents: