What Does "Run as Administrator" Mean in Windows 10?
What Does “Run as Administrator” Mean in Windows 10? Jan 27, 2021, 8:00 am EDT | 2 min read If you use Windows 10, you’ve no doubt seen the phrase “Run as administrator” at some point. But what does it mean? Here’s why it’s important, how it works, and when to use it. Administrators Have Full System Access There are two types of accounts in Windows: Standard user accounts and Administrator user accounts. Administrator accounts can configure system settings and access normally restricted parts of the operating system. (There’s also a hidden account named “Administrator,” bu...