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How can I run the Garmin Aviation Database Manager as an administrator on Windows computer?


In order to run the Garmin Aviation Database Manager as an administrator, you have the following options:


A. Run a program as admin from the contextual menu of its Start Menu shortcut or tile.


1.  Open the Start Menu, also known as the Home button or Windows button, on the bottom left of your screen by left-clicking on your mouse.


2. Scroll down until you see the Garmin folder. Inside the Garmin folder, there will be the icon for Garmin Aviation Database Manager.


3. Right-click on the Garmin Aviation Database Manager icon.


4. Use the mouse arrow key to hover over the More option,


5. Left-click on "Run as administrator."


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B. Run as administrator using "Ctrl + Shift + Click" on its Start Menu shortcut or tile


1. Open the Start Menu, also known as the Home button or Windows button, on the bottom left of your screen by left-clicking on your mouse.


2. Scroll down until you see the Garmin folder. Inside the Garmin folder, there will be the icon for Garmin Aviation Database Manager.


3. Hold down both the Ctrl and the Shift keys on your keyboard, and then click or tap on that program's shortcut.


4. A box may pop up asking if you would like to run this program as an administrator. Say yes.


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