How to Enable Administrator Mode on Windows and macOS

Learn how to put your computer in administrator mode on Windows and macOS easily.

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To put your computer in administrator mode on Windows, right-click the application and select 'Run as administrator'. On macOS, go to System Preferences > Users & Groups, click the lock icon, and ensure your user account is set to 'Admin'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is administrator mode? Administrator mode gives users full access to system files and settings, allowing changes to be made that regular users cannot.
  2. Why do I need administrator mode? You need administrator mode to install software, change system settings, and perform tasks that require elevated privileges.
  3. Can I switch back from administrator mode? Yes, you can run applications without administrator permissions by simply not selecting 'Run as administrator'.
  4. How do I know if I'm in administrator mode? If you can access settings that are restricted to administrators, or if you see 'Administrator' next to your user name in the account settings, then you are in administrator mode.