Question: How Do You Run a Program as an Administrator?
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How do I run a program as administrator in Windows 10?

To open an app as an administrator from the search box, use these steps:

  1. Open Start. …
  2. Search for the app.
  3. Click the Run as administrator option from the right side. …
  4. (Optional) Right-click the app and select the Run as administrator option.

How do I run a program as administrator in standard user?

First you’ll need to enable the built-in Administrator account, which is disabled by default. To do so, search for Command Prompt in the Start menu, right-click the Command Prompt shortcut, and select Run as administrator. The Administrator user account is now enabled, although it has no password.

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