RunAsRob

RunAsRob: Open-Source Privilege Escalation Tools

A lightweight Windows application for granting elevated privileges, aiming to offer more control than always running as admin, using open-source technology.

What is RunAsRob?

RunAsRob is an open-source application for Windows that enables regular users to launch certain apps with elevated privileges, without needing full administrator access. It provides more targeted control over privilege escalation than always running as admin.

Here are some key features of RunAsRob:

• Lets standard users elevate privileges for specific apps, without granting full admin rights
• Open-source software released under GPLv3 license
• Lightweight and easy to install - no dependencies required
• Configure access rules to control which apps can be elevated
• Auditing features to track usage
• Portable app that doesn't require installation

RunAsRob aims to improve security by limiting broad admin access that could enable malware, while still enabling power users and IT staff to efficiently elevate apps they trust for admin tasks. Typical use cases include running admin-level sysadmin tools, installers that require elevation, or accessing custom user directories in Program Files.

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