Windows 11: How to Place an Administrator Escalation Request

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When to Use?

When you need administrator access for your Windows 11 computer.

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How to Place an Administrator Escalation Request From the Start Menu

1. Click on the Windows 11 start button and type Administrator Escalation into the search bar.

2. Click on the Administrator Escalation icon.

3. A new web browser window will open. Click on the Windows 11 Administrator Access button.

4. When you arrive at the request page, you will need to select the type of computer you are requesting admin access for. The default options is "my GVSU Windows 11 computer", if you need to select a different type of computer, click on "my GVSU Windows 11 computer" to show additional options, then select the type of computer you're looking for.

Note: If you are requesting admin access to a shared/multi-user Windows 11 computer, enter the computer name in the Shared Computer Name field that appears after selecting the "a Shared/multi-user Windows 11 computer" option. To find a computer name, please review this knowledge document: Get Computer Name of a GVSU Windows Computer.

5. In the Please provide a short reason for needing admin privileges. Logging this information will help IT audit and improve processes moving forward field, enter the reason you are requesting administrator privileges.

6. Click the Submit button.

A request for administrator access is usually fulfilled within 5 minutes. You will receive an email notification once your access has been granted. To complete the process, restart your computer. Your account's privileges will then be elevated to administrator level.

What Happens After Administrator Access Expires?

When your 24 hours of administrator access has expired you will receive the pop-up message below on your screen.

Note: All other windows will minimize when this message appears.

If you click the Yes button, your computer will sign you out and you can sign back in and return to standard user access. If you click the No button, you will defer your sign out for four hours. You can defer this message four total times. Four hours after the fourth defereal you will receive the message below letting you know you will be signed out automatically in 15 minutes.

After a total of 20 hours and 15 minutes, your account will be automatically signed out and all unsaved progress will be lost.

What Does Administrator Access Allow You to Do?

Administrator access allows you to make many changes to your computer that a standard user account cannot. A few examples of tasks you can perform include:

Install and Uninstall Software: Administrator accounts can install, update, or remove software and applications.
Modify System Settings: Administrators can change critical system settings, such as network configurations, security policies, and user account controls.
Access Protected System Files: Administrators have access to system files and directories that are restricted to standard users, allowing them to modify or delete critical files.
Run Elevated Commands: Administrators can execute commands with elevated privileges (e.g., using Command Prompt or PowerShell as an admin), which is necessary for tasks like modifying the registry or running system diagnostics.
Recover Deleted Files: Administrators can use advanced tools or previous versions/shadow copies to recover deleted files.
Modify the Windows Registry: Administrators can edit the registry to change advanced system settings, tweak performance, or enable hidden features.
Enable or Disable Windows Features: Administrators can turn on or off built-in Windows features (e.g., Hyper-V, Windows Subsystem for Linux, or legacy components) through the Control Panel or PowerShell.
Manage Windows Services: Administrators can start, stop, or configure Windows services (e.g., Print Spooler, Windows Update) through the Services Manager.
Monitor System Performance: Administrators can use advanced tools like Resource Monitor or Performance Monitor to analyze system performance and identify bottlenecks.

How to Pin the Administrator Escalation Icon to the Windows Start Menu

1. Click on the Windows 11 start button and type Administrator Escalation into the search bar.

2. Right-click on the Administrator Escalation icon.

3. Click Pin to Start.

The icon will now be pinned to your start menu, allowing you to easily place a request for administrator escalation whenever you need it.

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