: Attackers often exploit software running as an administrator to gain unauthorized system access. For instance, opening a file dialog from an elevated application (like Notepad running as admin) can allow an attacker to launch an elevated command prompt without triggering a new UAC prompt. ⚙️ How to Execute "Run as Administrator"

: Executing critical system diagnostics such as the System File Checker ( sfc /scannow ) via the Elevated Command Prompt .

When a user selects "Run as Administrator," Windows utilizes the framework to transition the application's process from a standard token to an administrative token.