How Do I Run Windows Explorer as an Administrator?
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Click on the menu row and select File > Run new task. Enter explorer.exe /nouaccheck in the Create new task dialog. Check the Create this task with administrative privileges option, and click the OK button. This will launch Explorer as Administrator.

How do I run File Explorer as administrator in Windows 10?

How do I run Windows Explorer as an administrator when I’m logged on as a different user?

  1. Select Start, Run, and type. runas /user:administrator “”c:program filesinternet exploreriexplore” c:\”
  2. Click OK.
  3. When the system prompts you, enter your Administrator password.

How do I run IE 11 as administrator?

From the start menu right-click on the new iexplore shortcut tile and select Open File Location. 5) Right-click the iexplore shortcut and select Properties -> Advanced -> check Run as Administrator and click OK.

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