: An elevation request triggers a secure desktop prompt. If the user is a standard account, they must enter an administrator's credentials. If the user is an administrator, they must simply click "Yes" to consent to the elevation. 📋 Common Use Cases
: If a malicious application or a compromised web browser is run as an administrator, it gains full access to the entire operating system, enabling it to install malware or steal sensitive system files.
While indispensable for administration, the feature introduces notable security risks when misused.
Running an application with elevated permissions is necessary in several distinct scenarios: