How Do I Make a Program Always Run as Administrator?
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How do I make a program run as administrator by default?

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 force a program to run as administrator 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.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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