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

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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.

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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.
Open Google Chrome as Administrator using the Start Menu
Open Google Chrome as Administrator using the Start Menu
  • The System (User Account Control) will confirm and open Google Chrome Web Browser with Administrative Privileges.
Google Chrome Web Browser Running as Administrator on Windows 11
Google Chrome Web Browser Running as Administrator on Windows 11

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.
Paste the following path and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter
Paste the following path and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter
  • 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.
Right-click on the Taskbar and click Task Manager
Right-click on the Taskbar and click Task Manager
  • In the Task Manager, under Processes, click on Run New Task. Create New Task dialog will pop up now.
Run New Task
Run New Task
  • Type the command C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe and enable the checkbox “Create this Task with Administrative Privileges“. Finally, click OK.
Enable the checkbox to create this task with Administrative Privileges
Enable the checkbox to create this task with Administrative Privileges

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.
Create a new Shortcut
Create a 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.
Type the location of the item and click Next
Type the location of the item and click Next
  • The system will assign the shortcut name chrome. Finally, click Finish.
Click Finish to complete the process
Click Finish to complete the process
  • Google Chrome Web Browser Desktop Shortcut will be created.
Google Chrome Web Browser Desktop Shortcut Created
Google Chrome Web Browser Desktop Shortcut Created
  • Right-click on the Shortcut and click on Properties.
Right-click on the Shortcut and click Properties
Right-click on the Shortcut and click Properties
  • Chrome Browser Shortcut Properties will open now. Click Advanced.
Click Advanced
Click Advanced
  • In Advanced Properties, make sure to enable the checkbox “Run as Administrator“. Finally, click OK, and then Apply.
Enable the checkbox to Run as Administrator
Enable the checkbox to Run as Administrator
  • 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
Paste the following path in the File Explorer
Paste the following path in the File Explorer
  • Once in the Google Chrome Folder, locate Google Chrome Application, right-click on that and click Run as Administrator.
Right-click on the Chrome Application and click Run as Administrator
Right-click on the Chrome Application 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.
Run Command Prompt as Administrator
Run Command Prompt as Administrator
  • 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"
Execute the above command in the CMD running as Administrator
Execute the above command in the CMD running as Administrator

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.
Run PowerShell as Administrator
Run PowerShell as Administrator
  • In the PowerShell, execute the following command. Start-Process "C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -Verb RunAs
Execute the above command in the Windows PowerShell Administrator
Execute the above command in the Windows PowerShell Administrator

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

Be cautious while running an app as administrator
Be cautious while running an app as administrator

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

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Vigneshwaran Vijayakumar

Hello, I'm Vigneshwaran, the founder, owner, and author of WinSides.Com. With nearly a decade of experience in blogging across various domains and specializing in Windows-related tutorials for over five years, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to WinSides.Com

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