Articles for "Run as admin" Tag

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  • Applications need Run as Admin to run properly and lowering UAC settings

    In the Windows 10/11 environments, Microsoft made certain changes that require certain programs that direct draw hardware, write registry or modify/specific folders such as Windows directory for C++, .net or other critical areas requires software to run as admin to limit certain unwanted changes, or potential security risks as a "block all' approach vs a smarter whitelist approach. Running apps as administrator in Windows gives them extra privileges, allows them access, and edit the registry, change system files, dll's and other folders that are usually restricted.

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