ElevatedShortcut

ElevatedShortcut: Create Admin-Grade Shortcuts on Windows

A free, open-source utility for streamlined workflows and simplified administration tasks on Windows

What is ElevatedShortcut?

ElevatedShortcut is a free, open-source utility program for Windows that allows users to create shortcuts that automatically run with elevated (administrator) privileges. This eliminates the need to right-click on shortcuts and select 'Run as administrator' every time you need to perform admin-level tasks.

Some key features of ElevatedShortcut include:

• Create standard shortcuts that auto-elevate when launched
• Option to have shortcut prompt for credentials or auto-elevate using cached credentials
• Works by embedding the required elevation manifest into the shortcut file
• Open-source software released under GNU GPLv3 license
• Easy-to-use GUI for creating elevated shortcuts
• Handy for streamlining system admin workflows, installing software, modifying system settings, etc.
• Lightweight app with no installation required

In summary, ElevatedShortcut makes it easy to setup shortcuts one time that will then automatically run with admin rights going forward. This can save significant time and clicks compared to manually elevating through the UAC prompt. As open-source software, ElevatedShortcut provides full transparency and customizability as well.

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