cannot turn on clipboard history even though I am an administrator

If the clipboard history option is grayed out even though you are an administrator, it may be due to a Group Policy setting or a configuration policy that has been applied to your device. To resolve this issue, you can check the following:

1. Group Policy Settings: If your device is part of a domain, the Group Policy may restrict clipboard history. You can check the Group Policy settings by running gpedit.msc and navigating to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > OS Policies. Look for the setting related to clipboard history and ensure it is not set to disable it.
2. Registry Settings: Sometimes, registry settings can also affect clipboard functionality. You can check the registry key for clipboard history by navigating to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System and looking for the AllowClipboardHistory value. Ensure that it is set to 1 (allowed).
3. Policy CSP: If you are using a mobile device management (MDM) solution, check if there are any policies applied that might restrict clipboard history. The policy setting for clipboard history can be found under the Experience CSP, specifically AllowClipboardHistory.
4. Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve issues related to settings not being applied correctly.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to consult your IT department or further investigate if there are any other restrictions in place on your device.

References:

• Policy CSP - Experience
• What was new in RS5 Windows 10 Insider Preview Builds

This response is useless::

1. There is NO OS Policies. Under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > (see attached file)
2. there is no AllowClipboardHistory under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System in the registry (see attached file)

Hi,

Sorry you’re dealing with this, Here’s what you can try to get your clipboard settings back.

First, open Terminal or Command Prompt as an administrator. Type in sfc /scannow and let it finish. After that, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth. Restart your PC when you’re done.

Next, go to Settings, then Accounts, and click on Access work or school. If you see any work or school accounts connected, disconnect them. Sometimes those accounts can force policies that mess with your admin settings. Restart your computer again.

If you’re still stuck, check if you’ve got any third-party tools for optimization, privacy, or anti-spyware running. Sometimes these mess with your clipboard by changing registry or local policies. Try uninstalling them temporarily, reboot, and see if the clipboard setting comes back. You can always reinstall those tools later, or adjust their settings.

If you have questions feel free to leave a comment.

Hope this sorts it out for you. Thanks for reaching out.

Thanks for the suggestion, but there is no joy in Mudville …

I tried your suggestions, but still cannot turn on location services.

1. here are the Sfc /scannow results:

Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files and successfully repaired them.

For online repairs, details are included in the CBS log file located at windir\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For example C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. For offline repairs, details are included in the log file provided by the /OFFLOGFILE flag.

2. There are no work or school or any other accounts. There is just my administrator account
3. I do have anti-malware programs, especially Malwarebytes, which is discreetly important to use in the current software environment where malware is running rampant. However, in order to test this out, I disconnected from the Internet and turn Malwarebytes off. I still can’t turn on location settings