How Do I Open a File as Administrator?
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Right-click the file and select “Run as Administrator.” Click “Yes” to the security warning. The default program then launches with administrator privileges and the file opens therein.

How do I change a file to open as an administrator?

Please follow the instructions below:

  1. From Start Menu, find your desired program. Right-click and select Open File Location. Open file location from start menu.
  2. Right-click the program and go to Properties –> Shortcut.
  3. Go to Advanced.
  4. Check Run as Administrator checkbox. Run as administrator option for program.

How do I open a file as administrator in Windows 10?

Run a program as administrator from its right-click menu

Open File Explorer and find the desktop app’s executable. Right-click or press-and-hold on it to open the contextual menu, and then click or tap on “Run as administrator.”

Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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