How Do I Run an App as Administrator?
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How do I run a program as administrator?

Starting with the most obvious: you can launch a program as an administrator by right-clicking on the executable file and choosing “Run as administrator.” As a shortcut, holding Shift + Ctrl while double-clicking the file will also start the program as an admin.

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

The simple way to run a program as an administrator in Windows 10 is to find the app you want to open in the Start Menu, right-click and select ‘Run as administrator’ within the More section, as you’ll see in the main image. You can also right-click on a desktop icon and select it from the menu.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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