Run As Administrator -

When a user selects "Run as Administrator," Windows utilizes the framework to transition the application's process from a standard token to an administrative token.

: Applications gain the ability to modify protected system directories (like C:\Windows ), change the registry, and manage system-level services. Run as Administrator

While indispensable for administration, the feature introduces notable security risks when misused. When a user selects "Run as Administrator," Windows

: Executing critical system diagnostics such as the System File Checker ( sfc /scannow ) via the Elevated Command Prompt . change the registry

: If a malicious application or a compromised web browser is run as an administrator, it gains full access to the entire operating system, enabling it to install malware or steal sensitive system files.