if (getuid() != 0) printf("Getuid-x64 Require Administrator Privileges\n"); exit(1);
Introduction If you have stumbled upon the error message "Getuid-x64 Require Administrator Privileges," you are likely not a casual computer user. This error typically appears in command-line tools, privilege escalation exploits, cybersecurity frameworks (like Metasploit or Cobalt Strike), or custom-compiled Unix-to-Windows ported applications. Getuid-x64 Require Administrator Privileges
whoami /groups | find "S-1-16-12288" // Check for high integrity level If using Cygwin, run the Cygwin terminal as admin once to set proper permissions: if (getuid()
powershell Start-Process your_tool.exe -Verb RunAs This works if the tool genuinely needs admin rights, not just a broken check. Fix 2: Disable UAC Filtering for the Specific Tool (Advanced) Create a shortcut → Properties → Advanced → Check "Run as administrator" . Fix 3: Recompile Without Admin Check (For Developers) If you control the source code, replace: Fix 2: Disable UAC Filtering for the Specific
Replace id.exe with whoami (built into Windows):
sigcheck.exe -a your_tool.exe (from Sysinternals) Let’s look at a real disassembly of a faulty getuid wrapper (simplified pseudocode):
if (getuid() != 0) ... with a Windows-native check:
