How to Properly Run a Game as Administrator for Optimal Performance

Learn the steps to run your game as an administrator to fix compatibility issues and improve performance.

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To run a game as admin, right-click on the game's executable file or shortcut, then select 'Run as administrator' from the context menu. You might need to confirm this action or enter an admin password. Running as admin can help resolve compatibility issues and grant the game necessary permissions.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why should I run my game as administrator? Running your game as admin allows it to access necessary system resources and resolve compatibility issues.
  2. How do I know if I need to run a game as admin? If you're encountering crashes or performance issues, running as admin may help resolve these problems.
  3. What if I forget to run a game as administrator? You may experience performance issues or access denials; you can easily rerun it as admin later.
  4. Can I set a game to always run as administrator? Yes, you can right-click the executable file, go to Properties, and under Compatibility, check 'Run this program as an administrator'.