How do I open programs and features as administrator?

How do I open programs and features as administrator?

Here’s a suggestion using the UI:

1. Open the Start Menu.
2. In the Search Bar, type appwiz. cpl .
3. Wait for appwiz. cpl to appear in the search results.
4. With appwiz. cpl highlighted in the search results, press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER .
5. Respond to any UAC prompts as appropriate.

How do I run as administrator in Vista?

To run a program as an administrator, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the icon that you use to run the program, and then click Run as administrator.
2. When you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the administrator password, or click Continue.

How do I always allow a program to run as administrator?

Right-click on your application or its shortcut, and then select Properties in the context menu. Under the Compatibility tab, check the “Run this program as an administrator” box and click OK. From now on, double-click on your application or shortcut and it should automatically run as administrator.

How do I run an EXE file with administrator privileges?

Permanently run a program as an administrator

1. Navigate to the program folder of the program you want to run.
2. Right-click the program icon (the .exe file).
3. Choose Properties.
4. On the Compatibility tab, select the Run This Program As An Administrator option.
5. Click OK.
6. If you see a User Account Control prompt, accept it.

How do you run add or remove programs as administrator?

Solution

1. Open the run box (windows key + r) and type runas /user:DOMAINADMIN cmd.
2. You will be prompted for the domain administrator password.
3. Once the elevated command prompt appears, type control appwiz.
4. You will now be able to uninstall the offending software…through gritted-teeth and a wry smile.

How do I go into administrator mode?

Right-click the Start button, or press the Windows Logo + X key combination on the keyboard and, from the list, click to select Command Prompt (Admin). NOTE: If prompted for an administrator password or a User Account Control prompt is displayed, click Yes.

What does running a program as administrator do?

So when you run an app as an administrator, it means you are giving the app special permissions to access restricted parts of your Windows 10 system that would otherwise be off-limits. This brings potential dangers, but it is also sometimes necessary for certain programs to work correctly.