How to Bypass Laptop Administrator Rights

You can bypass those pesky administrator warnings on your Windows laptop.

Newer versions of Windows (XP, Vista and 7) have a built-in feature that asks for administrator approval when performing certain actions, such as installing and updating software. Many people find these warnings annoying and unnecessary, especially if they are the only ones who use their laptop. These warnings can be disabled by changing some fundamental settings while you are logged in to your administrator account.

Instructions

1. Sign into Windows on your laptop using the Administrator account.

2. Click the "Start" button in the bottom-right corner of the desktop.

3. Click "All Programs," then "Accessories." Within the "Accessories" window, click "Run."

   This is only if you are using Vista or Windows 7. If you are using XP, all you need to do to open the "Run" prompt is select "Run" from the Start Menu.

4. Type "secpol.msc" into the "Open" box, then click "OK."

5. Click "Continue" when the User Accounts Control dialog box opens and asks if you would like to perform the action.

6. Double-click "Local Policies" in the in the Local Security Settings window.

7. Double-click "Security Options," then double-click the "User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode" option.

8. Select "Disabled" and click the "OK" button.

References

• User Account Control Step-by-Step Guide
• Description of the Software Restriction Policies in Windows XP