How to Run a Program as an Administrator

In some cases, it may be necessary to run a Windows program in administrator mode. Depending on whether you want to start the program once or always in administrator mode, follow the respective steps:

Always run a Program as an Administrator

1. Start Windows File Explorer and open the program's location. Usually, this is:
   C: > Program Files > *Program Name Folder*
   
   
2. Right-click the program file (.exe) and choose Properties.
   
   
3. In the Compatibility tab, activate the option Run this program as an administrator.
   
   
4. Click Apply, then OK.
   
   
   
   

   Note: Depending on your Windows Account Settings, you may receive a warning message. Click Continue to confirm the changes.

Run a Program once as an Administrator

1. Start Windows File Explorer and open the program's location. Usually, this is:
   C: > Program Files > *Program Name Folder*
   
   
   
2. Right-click the program file (.exe) and choose Run as administrator.
   
   
   
   

   Note: Depending on your Windows Account Settings, you may receive a warning message. Click Continue to proceed.