Running a Game as Administrator on Steam: A Comprehensive Guide
Are you experiencing issues running a game on Steam? Sometimes, your game may not launch properly due to restrictions imposed by your operating system. To ensure a smooth gaming experience, you must run the game as an administrator. This straightforward process can be a game-changer (pun intended)! In this article, we’ll walk you through how to run a game as an administrator on Steam.
What happens when you run a game as administrator?
When you run a game as administrator, your operating system grants additional rights to the game, allowing it to bypass certain security restrictions. These increased privileges enable the game to:
- Access system files and resources with greater ease
- Ignore standard user restrictions
- Run code not approved by the operating system’s safety features
Why would I need to run a game as administrator on Steam?
There are several reasons you may need to run a game as an administrator:
- Game launcher problems: Some games may not launch due to insufficient permissions.
- Patch installation issues: You might face errors while installing patches or updates.
- DirectX or graphics drivers troubles: Running the game as administrator may solve issues related to DirectX or graphics driver updates.
- Gameplay experience: Running a game as an administrator might improve performance, reduce lag, and resolve compatibility issues.
How to run a game as administrator on Steam
It’s relatively easy to run a game as an administrator on Steam. You’ll need to follow these steps:
Method 1: Running the game through Steam’s Properties
- Step 1: Go to your Steam library and locate the game you want to run as an administrator.
- Step 2: Right-click on the game, and select Properties from the drop-down menu.
- Step 3: In the Properties window, select the Local Files tab.
- Step 4: Click on BROWSING LOCAL FILES, followed by OK.
|h3|Alternative method: Directly running the game from Steam’s directory|
Method 2: Right-clicking and selecting Run as Administrator
* **Step 1**: Go to your **File Explorer** and navigate to the location of the game’s executable (default location: `C:Steamsteamappscommon***game name***`)
* **Step 2**: Right-click on the **game.exe** file and select **RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR**
* **Step 3**: Confirm the permission and the game will launch in administrative mode
**Additional Tips:**
• **Make sure you have administrator access on your computer**: If you’re using Windows 10, you can add Steam to the **Windows Firewall permissions** to ensure uninterrupted connectivity. See [this Microsoft article](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-security/access-control/how-do-i-determine-if-a-program-can-have-full-control-access-to-windows-api-functions) for more information.