Error: Game requires Administrative rights to play

Posted on Nov 26, 2007 under Windows Vista Tips, Windows XP Tips |

What to do if you get an error message when trying to play a game:

Game requires Administrative rights to play

Windows XP

1. Right-click the shortcut for the game.

2. Click Advanced, click Run with different credentials, and click OK.

3. Start the game.

4. When prompted, type username and password that has administrator rights.

Windows Vista

1. Right-click the shortcut for the game, and then click Run as administrator.

2. If prompted, type username and password that has administrator rights or click Allow.

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