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.

: Attackers often exploit software running as an administrator to gain unauthorized system access. For instance, opening a file dialog from an elevated application (like Notepad running as admin) can allow an attacker to launch an elevated command prompt without triggering a new UAC prompt. ⚙️ How to Execute "Run as Administrator" Run as Administrator

: Applications can read and write only to user-specific directories and cannot modify critical operating system files. When a user selects "Run as Administrator," Windows

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

There are multiple native methods to trigger administrative elevation in Windows: How Do I Run a Program “As Administrator”?