Run As Administrator ⭐

When a user selects "Run as Administrator," Windows utilizes the framework to transition the application's process from a standard token to an administrative token.

: Installing new hardware drivers or low-level software that binds tightly with the operating system. Run as Administrator

: Applications gain the ability to modify protected system directories (like C:\Windows ), change the registry, and manage system-level services. When a user selects "Run as Administrator," Windows

: Running older applications designed before UAC was introduced, which expect continuous write access to root drives or system folders. 🔒 Security Implications change the registry

Running an application with elevated permissions is necessary in several distinct scenarios: