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Open App as Administrator
Open the selected app on the taskbar with administrator privileges.
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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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