Can I use "run as" on any file

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PeterM

I'm wondering if there is a way for instance, when I have to save a file,
and I'm using the users log-in, where I can say run this task as a admin
user., and then it let's me save the file. I hope I made myself clear. I'm
glad to explain it more. I always appreciate the help here in this NG, you
guys and gals are the best......Peter
 
Thanks for the answer, but I like to elaborate a little further on my side.
I'll write more when I get to work.....Peter
 
What I'm actually doing, trying to save time, and not go into the admin log
on, but instead use the user log on. Here is what I have to do. Find a file,
that I can open in notepad, make one letter change, save it, and that's all.
One several computers, it will not let me save the file, because of no admin
rights to that file. I wonder now, if I can open the file as a admin,
without logging of, save the change, and get out then. I wonder if the "run
as" would work, or if there is another way to get around that. I of course
have the admin rights, have the log on and password......Thanks.......Peter
 
Open Notepad with Admin rights: Start>Programs>Accessories, right-click
Notepad, choose Run as..; then open the file in question. This has worked
for me when logged on as a Power User and a change was needed in the Hosts
file.

Regards,
Wayne R.
 
Many thanks to all of you, I will try that right away, and will report back.
Have a nice 4th.......Peter
 
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