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Open App as Administrator

Open the selected app on the taskbar with administrator privileges.

Ctrl + Shift + select an app icon on the taskbar

When to use it

When you need to run an app with elevated permissions without right-clicking.

Pro tip

Use this shortcut to quickly launch apps like Command Prompt or PowerShell as admin.

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