From 96caaa9cd88c37454931b3c1d0c6d6981c2c8e26 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kang Yu Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:17:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] #360, highlight importance to run PW as admin --- README.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7fdfe42..4b84fd4 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -29,11 +29,11 @@ this tool and not have to worry about re-arranging when all is back to normal. > Note: the program can be run from any directory, but the program saves its data in > *C:\Users\\[User]\AppData\Local\PersistentWindows* +**For PersistentWindows to be able to restore windows with elevated privileges (for tools like Task Manager or Event Viewer), it needs to be run with Administrator privileges.** + ### To set up PersistentWindows to automatically start at user login: This can be done by creating a task in **Task Scheduler**, or by adding a shortcut to the **Startup Folder** (shell:startup). -For PersistentWindows to be able to restore windows with elevated privileges (for tools like Task Manager or Event Viewer), it needs to be run with Administrator privileges. - Choose **one** of the three options: **Task Scheduler (Windows 10/11)**