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Working from a Standard User account without permanent Admin Rights provides an additional layer of security in line with industry recommended best practices, and MakeMeAdmin provides a solution without require users to maintain a secondary unique account.


Using MakeMeAdmin

When logged in with an EID as a standard user and Admin Rights are needed:

Launch MakeMeAdmin from the Windows Start Menu

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Select "Grant Me Administrator Rights"

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The MakeMeAdmin window will minimize to a small lock icon in the taskbar


A Windows Toast Notification will pop up in the notification area indicating Admin Rights have been granted.

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After 10 minutes, MakeMeAdmin will automatically remove Admin Rights

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