Do you want to create an administrator account on Windows 10? It is not necessary for you to be an computer expert to do so. In this article, we will show you how to open an administrator account on Windows 10 step by step.
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How do I open a file as administrator?
For some time, Microsoft is trying to protect Windows 10 users from malware attacks. Part of this protection is Windows security mode, which prevents you from opening executable files from download folders. However, sometimes you need to execute an executable file, such as an installation file, as an administrator. Here we teach you how to do it.
How to open Windows 10 as administrator?
Many Windows 10 users wonder how to open the Microsoft operating system as administrator. This can be useful, for example, if you need to install a program that requires administrator permits.
Open Windows 10 as administrator is quite simple. The first thing you need to do is find the program icon or file you want to open in the start or desktop menu.
Once you have found the icon, right click on it and select to execute as administrator in the context menu.
A User Account Control dialog box will appear. Here you will be asked to confirm that you want to execute the program or file as administrator.
Click on the yes button and the program will open with administrator permissions.
How to give administrator permits to a program?
From Windows Vista, Microsoft has established a stricter security model to prevent malicious programs damageing the operating system. Although this additional protection is great for security, it can sometimes be a pain if a legitimate program needs administrator permits to function.
Fortunately, it is easy to give administrator permits to a program in Windows 10, 8 and 7. Continue reading to learn how.
In Windows 10 and 8
In Windows 10 and 8, you can give administrator permits to a program easily right clicking on your icon and selecting execute as administrator.
You can also give administrator permits to a program from its own properties dialog window. To do so, you just need to open the start menu and look for the program that needs administrator permits. Right click on the program icon and select properties.
In the properties window that appears, click on the Compatibility button and then activate the box Execute this program as administrator. Click Apply to save the changes.
In Windows 7
In Windows 7, giving administrator permits to a program is a bit more complicated. First, you need to open the start menu and look for the program that needs administrator permits. Right click on the program icon and select properties.
In the properties window that appears, click on the Compatibility button and then activate the box Execute this program as administrator. Click Apply to save the changes.
After doing this, the program will be executed with administrator permits every time you start it, so you will not need to do this again.
