Admin By Request: Running Software as Administrator

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Windows

Run as administrator is when a user runs a file that triggers User Account Control (UAC). The user is able to run the program sandboxed without being local administrator. Only the process (not the user) has administrator rights. When enabled, the Explorer right-click icon is replaced by an Admin By Request icon. You should rarely need to run a software as administrator. However, in the event that you do, there are two ways this can be accomplished, Run as Administrator or an Admin Session.

Windows - Run as Administrator

Right-click the application and click Run as administrator.

Windows 10

Windows 11
A small box will appear in the bottom right of your screen near the taskbar, indicating the application was screened, automatically approved, and will run as an administrator.
A short while after, the User Account Control (UAC) prompt will appear on your browser. Enter your Villanova account credentials (the credentials used to log into the device).
After your credentials are entered, the application/installer will run with administrator rights.

Windows - Admin Session

The second option is to run an admin session. An admin session will provide you limited administrator rights for a fixed amount of time

Navigate to the system tray in the bottom right corner of the desktop and locate the Admin by Request icon. Click on the icon and select Request Administrator Access.
Alternatively, you can search for the application "Administrator Access" in the Start Menu and run the application.
After selecting to request administrator access, a window will appear; provide a brief explanation for the session in the Reason text box and click OK.
Another window will appear, outlining the Code of Conduct policy as well as instructions for using the admin session. Please carefully read the Code of Conduct and select OK if you accept the terms.
After accepting the Code of Conduct, your admin session will start and a countdown timer will appear at the bottom right of your screen, indicating when your session will end. If you require additional time after the session ends, repeat the procedure for the admin session request again.

Mac

In order to run certain installs/uninstalls, or to change certain user settings on a Mac device, administrator credentials are required. To accomplish this using Admin By Request, take the following steps to start an Admin Session

Mac - Admin Session

Navigate to the menu bar at the top of the desktop and find the Admin by Request icon
Select the icon and click Request administrator access
A window will appear, asking you to confirm the request. Click OK to continue
In the next window, provide a brief explanation for the session in the Reason text box and click OK.
Another window will appear, outlining the Code of Conduct policy as well as instructions for using the admin session. Please carefully read the Code of Conduct and select OK if you accept the terms.
After accepting the Code of Conduct, your admin session will start and a countdown timer will appear at the bottom right of your screen as well as in the menu bar, indicating when your session will end. If you require additional time after the session ends, repeat the procedure for the admin session request.