What does ‘Run as administrator’ mean in Windows 10 and what is it for?

We have always seen the run as administrator option , but we don’t know what it means, even in several tutorial videos they demand to use the command console or CMD as administrator, in order for the process to be executed to be possible.

The reason is that running as administrator means that the application to be opened will have complete freedom to perform its actions . You must of course be logged in as an administrator in Windows , otherwise normal users may be required to password.

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1. What is the ‘Run as administrator’ option on a Windows 10 PC?
2. How to find the specific functions offered by ‘Run as administrator’ on my PC?
   1. Edit the registry
   2. Change certain features of programs
   3. Modify some system passwords
3. How to change my user account to administrator mode?
4. How do you get all administrator permissions in Windows 10?

What is the ‘Run as administrator’ option on a Windows 10 PC?

It consists of granting an application or program all the permissions they need to make a change , that is why it is important to be the main user, otherwise the functions of the computer will be limited. It is recommended to keep your user account secure. Since recovering a deleted administrator account in Windows is somewhat difficult.

Of course, everything according to the operating system you use. That is to say, in some it is very easy and in others you will even need to reset your PC settings, entering from the advanced startup, in order to run a backup, or access the safe mode by removing the accounts.

How to find the specific functions offered by ‘Run as administrator’ on my PC?

The functions are according to the use that will be given to the program that you want to use to modify some configuration or characteristic . Of course, if you’re logged in as an administrator, you may not need to use this feature, otherwise it’s recommended to log out of the user in Windows , and log in with administrator privileges to:

Edit the registry

Any program that needs to edit some values ​​of the Windows registry must have administrator permissions . That is, you will need to use the function that offers the ‘Run as administrator’ option.

Change certain features of programs

Likewise, every program has its configuration, in case you need to change the functions of some, you will need administrator privileges to do so.

Modify some system passwords

Since passwords are quite a sensitive topic, if you want to change any of them you will also need admin permissions to do so , otherwise you will still be able to access the feature, but you may be required to have the admin password to continue.

How to change my user account to administrator mode?

If you have wondered, how can I log in as an administrator ? You should know that the procedure is very simple, all you have to do is choose the account that says administrator when you start Windows, since it is always highlighted , in order to stand out from the others.

Similarly, if you are already logged in and you don’t know if you are using the administrator account, you can open the control panel and go to where it says ‘User accounts’ , you will notice that the account profiles are displayed, highlighting the one that says ‘ Administrator’, you should know that it is mandatory to enter the administrator password to make changes.

How do you get all administrator permissions in Windows 10?

When opening an application with the option to run as administrator using the right mouse click we are already granting all permissions . Even if a normal user uses the ‘Run as administrator’ function and is asked for a password, by entering it they already enjoy all permissions.

A very useful tip is that you do not need to be using the right mouse click to open applications as an administrator, since you can configure it so that when you open it you will always have administrator privileges by default . Learn how to do it as follows:

1. Right-click on a program’s shortcut to display the options menu.
2. Go to the propertiesand click on the ‘Direct access’ box.
3. Click on ‘Advanced Options’.
4. Check the ‘Run as administrator’ box.
5. Click OK and you’re done.

This will always open the application with administrator privileges , no matter which way the shortcut is run. Of course, it is recommended to do this procedure on a personal PC or that it is only started as an administrator. Otherwise, it will ask for the password according to the settings.