Run Google Chrome as Administrator on Windows 11! {6+} Best Ways

Google Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers, offering speed, security, and an extensive range of features. Chrome is a cross platform application and so you can use chrome on desktop, tabs, and mobile based devices. Chrome browser offers you fast performance and ability to load web pages quickly and also have the best integrated security features like automatic updates and safe browsing technology and more. You can run Google Chrome as Administrator to take advantage of its amazing features, such as syncing across devices, installing extensions and apps, browsing in incognito mode, managing passwords, and efficiently managing tabs. In this tutorial, I’ve shared the 6 essential ways to open chrome browser with elevated rights on your windows 11 pc.

Multiple Ways to Open and Run Google Chrome Web Browser as Administrator on Windows 11

1. Quick Way to Run Google Chrome as Administrator on Windows 11 using the Start menu.
2. Use the Run Command and open Chrome Web Browser as Admin on Windows 11.
3. Create a New Task to Run Google Chrome Web Browser with Administrative Privileges using the Task Manager.
4. Always Open Chrome Browser as Admin on Windows 11 by creating a Dedicated Desktop Shortcut.
5. Open Google Chrome with Elevated Privileges using the File Explorer.
6. Run Command Prompt with Elevated Permissions and open Google Chrome on Windows 11.
7. Open Windows PowerShell with Administrator Rights and open Chrome Browser.

IMPORTANT: Running applications as an administrator grants elevated privileges that can significantly affect your system. Please use caution when doing so, as it can lead to Unintended System Modifications, Security Vulnerabilities, Accidental Data Loss, Unauthorized Access, Irreversible Changes, etc.

1. How to Open Google Chrome Browser as Administrator on Windows 11 using the Start Menu?

• Open the Start Menu, you can also use the key combination WinKey + S. Search for Google Chrome.
• Once you find the application, right-click on that and click Run as Administrator.

• The System (User Account Control) will confirm and open Google Chrome Web Browser with Administrative Privileges.

2. Use the Run Command and Open Chrome as Admin on Windows 11

• Open the Run Command. The easy way to access the Run Command is to use the Keyboard Shortcut, WinKey + R.
• Type the command C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. This will prompt the system to execute the command with Administrative Privileges. This is the default path to access the Chrome Executable file, however, if you had chose to install it on a different location or if you using 32-bit architecture, then, the file path will change.

• The UAC will confirm and open this application with administrative privileges.

3. Create a New Task to Open Google Chrome Web Browser with Administrative Privileges on Windows 11

• Right-click on the Taskbar and click Task Manager. You can also use the shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + ESC. This combination will open Task Manager directly.

• In the Task Manager, under Processes, click on Run New Task. Create New Task dialog will pop up now.

• Type the command C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe and enable the checkbox “Create this Task with Administrative Privileges“. Finally, click OK.

4. Always Open Google Chrome Web Brower with Elevated Privileges by creating a Dedicated Desktop Shortcut

• Right-click on the Empty space of the Desktop, and click New > Shortcut.

• The Create Shortcut dialog box will open now. In “Type the Location of the Item“, enter the command C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe and click Next.

• The system will assign the shortcut name chrome. Finally, click Finish.

• Google Chrome Web Browser Desktop Shortcut will be created.

• Right-click on the Shortcut and click on Properties.

• Chrome Browser Shortcut Properties will open now. Click Advanced.

• In Advanced Properties, make sure to enable the checkbox “Run as Administrator“. Finally, click OK, and then Apply.

• This option allows you to run this shortcut as an administrator, while protecting your computer from unathorized activity.

5. Open Chrome Browser with Elevated Privileges using the File Explorer

• Open File Explorer using the Shortcut WinKey + E.
• In the File Explorer, enter the following path to access the Google Chrome Installation Folder. C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application

• Once in the Google Chrome Folder, locate Google Chrome Application, right-click on that and click Run as Administrator.

6. Open Command Prompt with Elevated Permissions and Run Google Chrome Web Browser on Windows 11

• Open Run Command using the shortcut WinKey + R.
• Type cmd and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.

• This will prompt the system to execute this command with Administrative Privileges. In the PowerShell, execute the following command. start "" "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe"

7. Open Windows PowerShell with Elevated Privileges and Run Google Chrome

• Open Run Command using the shortcut WinKey + R.
• Type powershell, and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. This will prompt the system to execute this command with Administrative Privileges.

• In the PowerShell, execute the following command. Start-Process "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -Verb RunAs

Kindly Be Cautious while Running an App as Administrator on Windows 11

While running Google Chrome Web Browser as Administrator on Windows 11 grants it elevated privileges, which can potentially bypass system security restrictions. Please proceed with care and only run trusted applications in this mode. At Winsides.com, we advise our users to use Administrator privileges only when absolutely necessary to perform tasks requiring elevated rights. Misuse of administrative privileges may lead to System Vulnerabilities, Data Loss, System Instability, Security Concerns, Irreversible Changes, etc.

Verdict:

I hope the above tutorial helps you run and open the Google Chrome browser as an Administrator with elevated rights on your Windows 11 PC. If you have any questions about this topic, feel free to leave a comment below, and I will assist you in resolving your issue. Find more interesting tutorials on our homepage: WinSides.com