Enabling Administrator Account with Make Me Admin

Issue/Question

When I try to change system settings, add a printer, or install software, I am prompted to log in with an administrator account, but my WKU Account does not work.

Environment

• WKU-Owned Windows Devices

Cause

By default, accounts have standard user rights and must be elevated to administrator rights.

Resolution

Elevate Privileges with Make Me Admin

1. Click (Start).
2. Open  Make Me Admin application.
3. Click Grant Me Administrator Rights.
4. The window will close, and you will receive confirmation your account has been given administrator rights.
5. After 10 minutes your account will return to standard user rights.
   Note: Any programs/installations started during the 10 minute period will retain admin rights, even after the period, until closed/finished.

Run Program As Admin

Occasionally, you need to explicitly tell a program to execute using admin rights.  If needed, do the following:

1. Locate the file.
2. Right click on file.
3. Select Run as administrator.

If you need assistance, please contact the ITS Service Desk or submit a service request by clicking the Request Service button.