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Hi Guys,

i need to run a script with PA Desktop for update member or group on AD.

When i run the flow, i receive an error that i have not the permission to execute the action but the software it is installed on the DC vm and i use my admin account.

what's wrong?

Thank you in advance

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Hi,

Here's some places to start. It's hard to say exactly what the root cause is because it may be one or more issues.

Run Power Automate Desktop as Administrator: Ensure Power Automate Desktop is launched with elevated permissions by right-clicking and selecting "Run as Administrator". Sometimes, even if you're using an admin account, Power Automate Desktop may not have full permissions unless explicitly elevated.

Verify AD Module Permissions: Ensure your admin account has the necessary Active Directory (AD) permissions to make updates on members or groups. While you may have general admin rights, specific AD operations can sometimes require additional permissions.

PowerShell Script Permissions: If the update is run via a PowerShell script in Power Automate Desktop, confirm the script has the correct permissions set to run with the current user. You might need to modify execution policies:

Open PowerShell as Administrator.

Run Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned or Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted (use carefully).

Check Group Policy and Security Policies: If you’re on a domain-joined machine, Group Policy or Local Security Policy settings might restrict certain scripts or processes. Verify these policies aren’t limiting your account's permissions or preventing execution.

Credentials Cache Issue: Sometimes, cached credentials can cause conflicts. You might try clearing saved credentials in Windows Credential Manager or logging out and back in to refresh authentication.

Script Testing on DC: Try running your script directly on the Domain Controller without Power Automate Desktop. If the script fails directly, this could isolate the issue to a permissions or policy setting on the DC itself, unrelated to Power Automate Desktop.

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Ciao trice602,

grazie per la tua risposta. In ordine risponderò ai tuoi suggerimenti:

1. Sì, ho provato a impostare il flag “esegui come amministratore”, ma non ha funzionato.
2. Il mio account è “domain admins”.
3. Ho provato i due comandi ma non funziona.
4. Ho controllato i miei criteri e nessun criterio blocca l'esecuzione dello script.
5. Non sono state salvate credenziali in Gestione credenziali di Windows.
6. Se provo a eseguire lo script con powershell sul DC, viene eseguito correttamente.

Ho trovato questi due post allegati e ho provato a leggere i messaggi ma non ho risolto il problema:
Running a Powershell Script in Power Automate

Solved: Invoke PowerShell script using Power Automate Desktop

thanks

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Hey there!

I am following up on this post run script from pa desktop in this category power automate desktop from 11/12/2024. I know the post is a little older, but it is a common question here so wanted to take a moment and follow-up. I see there have been 2 replies and 1 likes and asking if your question has been answered. If so, please help the community out by completing one or more of the following actions! Thanks in advance!

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If I can help with anything else please let me know or tag me in a future post, I enjoy reading and answering questions. Always glad to help! Tom 💯💯💯💯💯

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