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[Bug]: The Installer will Request to run as administrator. #1038

@anmediza

Description

@anmediza

The problem

When try to update Google Chrome with WAU not working because ask a promp to install or run the app.
Im working with WAU and Intune to keep apps updated to the last version, the issue is only with Google.Chrome.

What version of WAU has the issue?

1.21.13

What version of Windows are you using (ex. Windows 11 22H2)?

Windows 11 24H2

What version of winget are you using?

Microsof.DesktopAppInstaller v1.23.430.0

Log information

Additional information

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9/5/2025 - CHECK FOR APP UPDATES (User context)

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12:00:09 - Notification Level: Full. Notification Language: English
12:00:09 - Checking internet connection...
12:00:09 - Connected !
12:00:09 - Winget Version: v1.11.430
12:00:09 - WAU current version: 1.21.13
12:00:09 - WAU uses White List config
12:00:10 - -> Successsfully loaded local included apps list.
12:00:10 - Checking application updates on Winget Repository...
-> Available update : Google Chrome. Current version : 139.0.7258.157. Available version : 140.0.7339.81.
-> Available update : Winget-AutoUpdate (WAU). Current version : < 2.3.0. Available version : 2.8.0.
-> Available update : Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x86) - 14.42. Current version : 14.42.34438.0. Available version : 14.44.35211.0.
-> Available update : Windows Terminal. Current version : 1.22.12111.0. Available version : 1.23.12371.0.
12:00:15 - Updating Google Chrome from 139.0.7258.157 to 140.0.7339.81...
12:00:18 - ########## WINGET UPGRADE PROCESS STARTS FOR APPLICATION ID 'Google.Chrome' ##########
12:00:18 - -> Running: Winget upgrade --id Google.Chrome -e --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements -s winget -h

Found Google Chrome [Google.Chrome] Version 140.0.7339.81
This application is licensed to you by its owner.
Microsoft is not responsible for, nor does it grant any licenses to, third-party packages.
Successfully verified installer hash
Starting package install...
The installer will request to run as administrator. Expect a prompt.

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