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RunAs Tool

RunAs Tool is a portable freeware utility designed to help standard users run programs with administrator privileges without needing to enter an administrator password. It is an essential tool for providing non-admin users with the necessary access to programs that require elevated rights, while maintaining system security.

Under typical scenarios, programs requiring admin rights may not function correctly under standard user accounts. This often leads to the risky practice of granting administrator accounts to users, which can expose the system to malware, viruses, and other security threats. RunAs Tool offers a more secure alternative by allowing users to execute applications with the required privileges without compromising system security.

Key Features:

  • Portable and User-Friendly: No installation is required. Simply download, extract, and launch RunAs Tool to start using it immediately.
  • Administrator Access without Password Entry: Standard users can run programs with admin rights without needing to enter the administrator password. The tool handles this process securely.
  • Encrypted Login Information: Administrator credentials (username and password) are stored in an encrypted file. Users do not need to manually input these credentials, ensuring security and ease of use.
  • No CMD Prompt or Parameters Needed: RunAs Tool simplifies the process by eliminating the need for CMD prompts or complex parameters. Users can run programs with elevated rights with just a few clicks.
  • Compatibility: Supports a wide range of Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.
  • Multi-Language Support: Available in numerous languages including English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Greek, Indonesian, Russian, Japanese, Persian, Arabic, Polish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Hungarian, Korean, Slovenian, Hebrew, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, and Romanian.

How It Works:

To use RunAs Tool effectively, it must be run on a Windows system that has an Administrator account with a password. The tool reads the login information from an encrypted file, ensuring that administrator credentials remain secure while allowing standard users to execute required programs with the necessary permissions.

RunAs Tool is an excellent solution for system administrators who need to balance user convenience with system security. It offers a simple, secure way to manage program execution with admin rights without exposing the system to potential threats.

RunAsTool – Changelog:

  • Added: ability to attach a file in network location (\\BlueLife\ExampleFolder).
  • Added: option to reset previous list (/R) for import Cmd parameter.
  • Added: parameter to uninstall program (RunAsTool.exe /Uninstall).
  • Fixed: The text in the program interface is tiny.
  • Fixed: A small Bug in parameter and a character corruption in import parameter information.
  • Improvement: Improvements in the code of the program.
Download RunAs Tool:
Size: 1.06 MB
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