{"id":171521,"date":"2024-08-22T10:09:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T14:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=171521"},"modified":"2025-06-11T09:59:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T13:59:47","slug":"run-app-administrator-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/run-app-administrator-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"How to run any app as administrator on Windows 11, 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To run an app as an administrator on Windows 11 (or Windows 10), locate the app you want to start, right-click it, and select the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You can also perform this action from Task Manager and use Command Prompt (or PowerShell) with the <strong>&#8220;sudo&#8221;<\/strong> and <strong>&#8220;runas&#8221;<\/strong> commands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> (or Windows 10), running an app as administrator grants it elevated privileges, allowing it to make changes to system settings and files that the regular user mode might not have access to.<\/p>\n<p>This is usually necessary for tasks involving system-level modifications, such as installing software, accessing protected system files, or troubleshooting complex issues.<\/p>\n<p>You have several options for running an app with administrative privileges. Each method offers a convenient way to elevate an application&#8217;s permissions temporarily or permanently, depending on your specific needs.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I&#8217;ll outline the different ways to launch an application with administrator privileges on Windows 11 as well as on <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-10\">Windows 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Run an app as admin on Windows<\/h2>\n<p>On Windows 11 (and 10), you have at least eight ways to run a program with elevated privileges.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 1: Start menu<\/h3>\n<p>To run an app as administrator from the Start menu on Windows, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 11) Choose the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171528\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-startmenu-run-admistrator.webp?resize=827%2C602&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Start menu Run as administrator\" width=\"827\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-startmenu-run-admistrator.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-startmenu-run-admistrator.webp?resize=300%2C219&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-startmenu-run-admistrator.webp?resize=788%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 788w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-startmenu-run-admistrator.webp?resize=150%2C109&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 10) Choose the <strong>More<\/strong> menu and select the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171529\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-startmenu-run-administrator.webp?resize=827%2C602&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 Start menu Run as administrator\" width=\"827\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-startmenu-run-administrator.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-startmenu-run-administrator.webp?resize=300%2C219&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-startmenu-run-administrator.webp?resize=788%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 788w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-startmenu-run-administrator.webp?resize=150%2C109&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 2: Search<\/h3>\n<p>To launch a program with elevated privileges from Windows Search on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Search<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for an app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Option 1) Click the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option from the menu on the right.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171530\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-search-run-as-admin.webp?resize=827%2C602&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows Search Run as administrator option\" width=\"827\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-search-run-as-admin.webp?w=1024&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-search-run-as-admin.webp?resize=300%2C219&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-search-run-as-admin.webp?resize=788%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 788w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-search-run-as-admin.webp?resize=150%2C109&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Option 2) Invoke the <strong>&#8220;Ctrl + Shift + Enter&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut while the app is selected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 3: Context menu<\/h3>\n<p>To start an app as an administrator from the Taskbar or desktop, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the app in the Taskbar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the app&#8217;s name from the Jump List.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the<strong> &#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171531\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/taskbar-app-launch-admin.webp?resize=827%2C332&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Taskbar launch app as administrator\" width=\"827\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/taskbar-app-launch-admin.webp?w=881&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 881w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/taskbar-app-launch-admin.webp?resize=300%2C121&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/taskbar-app-launch-admin.webp?resize=150%2C60&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On the desktop, you can also right-click an app and choose the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 4: App properties<\/h3>\n<p>To always launch a program as an administrator on Windows 11 (or 10), use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the app and select the <strong>Properties<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Shortcut<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-app-properties-advanced.webp?resize=405%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"App properties advanced option\" width=\"405\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-app-properties-advanced.webp?w=405&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 405w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-app-properties-advanced.webp?resize=215%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 215w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-app-properties-advanced.webp?resize=107%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/advanced-properties-run-admin-option.webp?resize=380%2C294&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Advanced Properties run as administrator option\" width=\"380\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/advanced-properties-run-admin-option.webp?w=380&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/advanced-properties-run-admin-option.webp?resize=300%2C232&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/advanced-properties-run-admin-option.webp?resize=150%2C116&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that some applications may not support this option. If this is the case, the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option will appear grayed out. The reason will depend on the app. For example, some apps, like some system programs and Universal Windows Platform (UWP) apps, do not support running in privilege mode. Also, some system files or services do not support this option.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 5: Task Manager<\/h3>\n<p>To run an application as administrator from the Task Manager, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for Task Manager and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also right-click the Taskbar and select the <strong>&#8220;Task Manager&#8221;<\/strong> option. Use the <strong>&#8220;Ctrl + Shift + Esc&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut, the <strong>&#8220;Ctrl + Alt + Delete&#8221;<\/strong> shortcut, and click the <strong>&#8220;Task Manager&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 11) Click the <strong>&#8220;Run new task&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the app&#8217;s executable name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Create this task with administrator privileges&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171535\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-task-manager-run-app-administrator.webp?resize=827%2C421&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Task manager Run new task as admin\" width=\"827\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-task-manager-run-app-administrator.webp?w=900&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-task-manager-run-app-administrator.webp?resize=300%2C153&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-11-task-manager-run-app-administrator.webp?resize=150%2C76&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 10) Click the <strong>File<\/strong> menu and select the <strong>&#8220;Run new task&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-task-manager-run-new-task.webp?resize=827%2C322&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 Task Manager Run new task\" width=\"827\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-task-manager-run-new-task.webp?w=839&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 839w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-task-manager-run-new-task.webp?resize=300%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-10-task-manager-run-new-task.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;Create this task with administrator privileges&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171534\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/task-manager-create-admin-task.webp?resize=827%2C322&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create this task with administrator privileges\" width=\"827\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/task-manager-create-admin-task.webp?w=839&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 839w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/task-manager-create-admin-task.webp?resize=300%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/task-manager-create-admin-task.webp?resize=150%2C58&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 6: Run<\/h3>\n<p>To launch a program as admin from the Run command, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Run<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> You can also invoke the <strong>&#8220;Windows key + R&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the app&#8217;s executable name. For example, <strong>explorer.exe<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171537\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/run-command-launch-app-as-admin.webp?resize=827%2C295&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Run command launch app as admin\" width=\"827\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/run-command-launch-app-as-admin.webp?w=955&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 955w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/run-command-launch-app-as-admin.webp?resize=300%2C107&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/run-command-launch-app-as-admin.webp?resize=150%2C54&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Invoke and hold the <strong>&#8220;Ctrl + Shift&#8221;<\/strong> keyboard shortcut and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Method 7: Command Prompt or PowerShell<\/h3>\n<p>To run an application as administrator from Command Prompt or PowerShell on Windows 11 (or on Windows 10), use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> (or <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>) and click the top result to open the command console.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 11 and 10) Type the following command to run an app as admin on Windows 11 (or 10) and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>runas \/user:\"COMPUTER-NAME\\ADMINISTRATOR-USER\" \"C:\\PATH\\APP.EXE\"<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;COMPUTER-NAME&#8221;<\/strong> with the actual name of the computer, <strong>&#8220;ADMINISTRATOR-USER&#8221;<\/strong> with the account with administrative rights, and confirm the path and executable for the application. For example, <code>runas \/user:\"vmpreview\\myaccount@outlook.com\" \"C:\\Program Files\\Classic Sticky Notes\\StikyNot.exe\"<\/code>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171539\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/command-prompt-run-app-admin.webp?resize=827%2C224&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Command Prompt run app as administrator\" width=\"827\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/command-prompt-run-app-admin.webp?w=1001&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/command-prompt-run-app-admin.webp?resize=300%2C81&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/command-prompt-run-app-admin.webp?resize=150%2C41&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm your account credentials and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 11) Type the following command to launch an app as an administrator with Sudo and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>sudo APP.EXE<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171540\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-sudo-run-app-elevated-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C224&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Command Prompt Sudo run app elevated\" width=\"827\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-sudo-run-app-elevated-windows-11.webp?w=1001&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-sudo-run-app-elevated-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C81&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/cmd-sudo-run-app-elevated-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C41&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> Use these instructions to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-sudo-windows-11\/\">enable Sudo on Windows 11<\/a>. Also, if this is not a system app, you will have to provide the app&#8217;s executable location path. For example, <code>sudo C:\\Program Files\\Classic Sticky Notes\\StikyNot.exe<\/code>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If you&#8217;re already using Command Prompt as an administrator, you can simply type the name of the app (such as Notepad) or specify the executable name and path to launch it.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-desktop-shortcuts-windows-11\/\">create a shortcut Windows 11<\/a> (or 10) with the <code>runas<\/code> or <code>sudo<\/code> command in <strong>steps 3<\/strong> and <strong>5<\/strong> to always launch the app with admin rights.<\/p>\n<h3>Method 8: File Explorer<\/h3>\n<p>To launch apps with administrative privileges for File Explorer, use these steps.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the folder with the app&#8217;s executable file.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 11 and 10) Right-right the executable and choose the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171541\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-run-admin-option-context-menu.webp?resize=827%2C448&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"File Explorer Run as administrator context menu option\" width=\"827\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-run-admin-option-context-menu.webp?w=961&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 961w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-run-admin-option-context-menu.webp?resize=300%2C163&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/explorer-run-admin-option-context-menu.webp?resize=150%2C81&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Windows 10) Select the executable in the folder location.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Application Tools<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Run as administrator&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-171542\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/window-10-explorer-runas-option-applications-tools.webp?resize=827%2C411&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 10 File Explorer run as option\" width=\"827\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/window-10-explorer-runas-option-applications-tools.webp?w=878&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 878w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/window-10-explorer-runas-option-applications-tools.webp?resize=300%2C149&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/window-10-explorer-runas-option-applications-tools.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the app will try to start as administrator, but you will have to confirm the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-user-account-control-uac-windows-11\/\">User Account Control (UAC)<\/a> prompt to allow the action.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are many methods to elevate an application, there&#8217;s no best way to perform this action since this is about finding the option depending on where you are in the operating system.<\/p>\n<h3>Security risks running apps elevated<\/h3>\n<p>While running apps as an administrator can be necessary for specific tasks, it also introduces potential security risks. For example, malicious software can leverage elevated privileges to gain deeper access to your system and potentially encrypt (usually known as <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-ransomware-protection-windows-11\/\">ransomware<\/a>) or delete your files. Also, making mistakes while running apps as an administrator can have severe consequences, such as deleting important system files or turning off critical services.<\/p>\n<h3>Best practices for running apps elevated<\/h3>\n<p>As part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/best-security-settings-windows-11\/\">best practice to mitigate risks on Windows 11<\/a> (or 10), avoid running apps as an administrator unless absolutely required. Be cautious of apps from unknown sources or those that request excessive permissions. 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