Frequent Question: How Do I Change Program to Run as Administrator?
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How do I change a program to always run as administrator?

How to make your programs always run as admin

  1. Find the program you want to run as Administrator (either over the Start menu bar or in a folder)
  2. Right-click>Properties.
  3. In the Properties dialogue box, click the Compatibility tab.
  4. Locate the Privilege level option, and check the “Run this program as an administrator” box.

How do I run a program as administrator in Windows 10?

Right-click or press-and-hold on the shortcut, and then right-click or press-and-hold again on the program’s name. Then, from the menu that opens, choose “Run as administrator.” You can also use the “Ctrl + Shift + Click/Tap” shortcut on an app’s taskbar shortcut to run it with administrator permissions in Windows 10.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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