How to Run a Program as Administrator in Windows 10 and Windows 11

Some programs in Windows 10 and Windows 11 require administrator privileges to function properly. Running applications with these permissions grants them access to system resources restricted for standard users. In this guide, we’ll explore several methods for launching a program as an administrator in these Windows versions.

Method 1: Using the Context Menu

The quickest way to run a program with administrator rights is by using the context menu. To do this:

  • Find the shortcut of the program on the desktop or in the Start menu.
  • Right-click the shortcut and select Run as administrator.
  • When prompted by the User Account Control (UAC) window, click “Yes” to allow the program to run with elevated permissions.

Method 2: Launching Through Command Prompt

For advanced users, running an application as an administrator via Command Prompt is also an option:

  1. Open the Command Prompt (e.g., through the Start menu search).
  2. Right-click the Command Prompt icon and select Run as administrator.
  3. In the Command Prompt window, enter the following command to launch the program:
start "" "C:\Path_to_program\Program.exe"

This will launch the program with administrator privileges.

Method 3: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Another quick way to run programs with administrator rights is by using keyboard shortcuts:

  • Press Ctrl + Shift and left-click on the program’s shortcut.
  • The program will immediately open with administrator privileges.

Method 4: Launching from Task Manager

You can also run a program as an administrator from the Task Manager:

  1. Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
  2. Go to the File menu and select Run new task.
  3. In the dialog box, type the path to the program's executable file and check the box Create this task with administrative privileges.

Method 5: Setting the Program to Always Run as Administrator

If you want a program to always run with administrator rights, you can configure it in the shortcut properties:

  1. Right-click the program shortcut and select Properties.
  2. Go to the Compatibility tab.
  3. Check the box for Run this program as an administrator and click OK.

Now, the program will always launch with administrator privileges.