How do I turn off Run as administrator?

To turn off the “Run as administrator” option for a program, you can follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the program’s shortcut or its .exe file (executable file).
2. From the context menu, select “Properties.”
3. In the Properties window, switch to the “Compatibility” tab.
4. Look for the section titled “Privilege Level” or “Run this program as an administrator.”
5. You will see a checkbox next to “Run this program as an administrator.” Make sure this box is unchecked. If it is already unchecked, then the program is not set to run as administrator.
6. Once you have unchecked the box, click on the “OK” button to save the changes.

By unchecking the “Run this program as an administrator” option, you are disabling the program from running with administrative privileges. This means the program will run with the same user permissions as your current user account.

It is important to note that the steps mentioned above may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you are using. However, the general process should be similar.

Now, let me share a personal experience related to this topic. I remember encountering a program that always prompted for administrator privileges every time I launched it. It became quite frustrating, as I did not want to grant administrative access to the program every time I used it.

To resolve this issue, I followed the steps mentioned above. I right-clicked on the program’s shortcut, went to Properties, and found the “Run this program as an administrator” checkbox. It was already checked, explaining why the program always prompted for administrator privileges.