To run most applications as administrator on Windows, you must first elevate their privileges. This can be done by using the Command Prompt or PowerShell with elevated rights. Some applications do not require elevated privileges and will run without issue if you use them as administrator. However, others may become difficult to execute as an administrator if used frequently. To always run apps as administrator on Windows, follow these steps:

Steps to always run apps as administrator on Windows

To use administrator mode on Windows 10, you only need to accept the pop-up UAC warning each time you run them. This will automatically launch the software in administrator mode and make it easier for you to manage your software.

Open the Start menu.

Scroll down and find the app you want to change on the All Apps list.

To open the file location for an app, right-click on the app’s name and go to “More > Open file location.” ..

This time, you will be able to select “Open in new window.”

Shortcut tab: To change the shortcut for a file, select the file and click on the Shortcut tab. To change the shortcut for all files in a folder, select the folder and click on the Shortcut tab. ..

This will allow you to run the program as an administrator, which is necessary for some features. ..

After clicking on OK, your changes will be saved.

Final Words

We hope you find this article helpful. If not, be sure to check out our other articles on how to run apps as administrator and how to keep your computer clean.