Some users are reporting that whenever they launch Edge Chromium as an administrator or launch a link from software, which is initiated in administrative mode, a quick dialog box opens up in the upper right corner of the browser, telling users that you’re in the administrator mode. The full warning message which reads: Whoever is seeing this message calls it annoying and thinks that it is an issue as Chromium Edge browser is under development, but the truth is that it is a security feature in the browser. Eric Lawrence confirmed the information on Twitter. Close Microsoft Edge and relaunch in non-administrator mode for best performance.”
Microsoft Edge (Chromium) Administrator Mode Detected – Explained
Microsoft Edge (Chromium) Administrator Mode Detected – Explained
Administrator Mode Detected is a security feature, and the warning suggests users to close the browser and run it without admin rights. It is because running the browser with administrator privileges can cause the browser to behave abnormally under various situations, and it highly risky. It’s because whenever you run any program or software that opens up from the Edge Chromium will take over its security level. For example, if you launch Edge Chromium with admin rights and launch it from the browser, then that particular program or process will also run with administrator rights. It is highly risky if you download and install a program that contains malicious code or malware. This will not only force the browser to behave abnormally but also gain full access to the browser accompanied by Windows.
Fix – Microsoft Chromium Edge Administrator Mode Detected
Microsoft Edge team has already fixed the issue. Still, if you’re seeing the same message then you can employ following workarounds to get rid of the message:
Set UAC level to “Notify me when apps try to make changes to my computer.”Create a standard account on Windows and run the browser.
Disable Microsoft Edge’s Administrator Mode Detected Message
Some users requested the Edge team to provide an option to disable the Administrator Mode Detected totally. The added a new feature using which users can fix the issue. In case, you’re still seeing the message, then here’s what you need to do:
