Run programs with administrator rights

Microsoft added a second layer of security to Windows Vista by ensuring that standard user accounts do not have full administrative privileges. This helps to protect the OS by ensuring that users cannot easily change some system settings but it also serves to annoy users who want to easily change some system settings. Fortunately, there's an easy fix. You may already know how to do this if you are Vista savvy, but if you are not, this is required to carry out many of the following tips.

To run a program with Administrative rights:

Type the name of the program in the 'start' menu searchbar.

Right click on the program's icon in the search results and choose 'run as administrator.'