How to get administrator privilages.

Stephanie Sandow 0 Reputation points
2026-09-06T03:07:43.5666667+00:00

Hello I am trying to run command and conquer generals but i cant open it up because it says i need administrator privileges.

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming
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  1. Kapil Arya 38,446 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-09-08T08:30:50.0066667+00:00

    Try the System Restore from Windows Recovery to a date when you still had admin rights, see if that helps.

    Keep us posted!

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    2026-09-06T03:07:52.9866667+00:00

    If the game requires elevation, start it with administrator rights:

    1. Find the game shortcut or .exe file.
    2. Right-click it.
    3. Select Run as administrator.
    4. If prompted by User Account Control, approve the prompt. If the current account is not an administrator, Windows will ask for an administrator user name and password.

    If the current account is not an administrator, start the game as a different administrator account:

    1. Hold Shift and right-click the game executable or shortcut.
    2. Select Run as different user.
    3. Enter the administrator account credentials.

    For applications in general, Windows guidance is to avoid running everything elevated all the time. Most apps should run at asInvoker, and elevation should be used only when required.


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