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title: "How to start any program as administrator"
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updated: 2024-12-17T08:05:46Z
published: 2024-12-17T08:05:46Z
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# How to start any program as administrator

## Scope

This document applies to any application in the Windows 10 environment.

## Application Properties

By default, even if the user logging on to a computer is an administrator, Windows does not allow applications these same privileges. Applications must explicitly be allowed to run with admin privileges.

1. Locate and right-click on the executable icon. (usually ends with .exe)
2. Choose Properties
3. Select the Compatibility tab
4. Check the box that says, "Run this program as an administrator"

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5. Click Ok