For those who have multiple users and would like to operate a program or file like a different user, Windows has got the choices to do so. Stick to the below steps to operate a course like a different user in Windows 10.

Basically, there's two methods to run a program or app like a different user. Both methods are pretty simple and straightforward. If you're not familiar or comfortable with the Command Prompt, make use of the first method. It is user-friendly.

If you like using Command Prompt, the 2nd technique is very good too.

Note: You need to know both password of the user you are attempting to target.

Method #1 - Shift + Right-click

When there are multiple users, Windows gives you a special option in the context menu that allows you to run the program as any user want. Do keep in mind for this to work, you should know both username and password from the target user. Without those authentication details, the process will fail.

1. First, find the program you want to run as a different user.

2. Next, hold on the Shift key and Right-click around the EXE file. This action will open the extended context menu that contains a bunch of options that are generally not available within the normal right-click menu.

3. In the Shift + Right-click menu, select the "Run as different user" option.

4. You'll be prompted to go in the username and password of the user you want to run as. Go into the details and "Ok" button.

If the details are correct, the program will run as that user. You won't see any indication of that but be assured that this program is running as the target user. To ensure, open the Task Manager, visit the "Details" tab, find the program process and under the "User name" you will notice the prospective username.

Method #2: Command to operate Program as Different User

As an alternative, you may also make use of the Command Prompt commands to run any program as a different user. All you have to do is perform single line command and the program will run.

1. First, open the beginning menu, look for "Command Prompt" and click on the result to spread out the Command Prompt.

2. In the Command Prompt window, execute the below command. Replace "username" using the actual username from the target user and "D:\path\to\file.exe" using the actual road to the program's exe file.

runas /user:username "D:\path\to\file.exe"

3. You will be prompted to enter the password from the target user. So, type the password and press Enter.

That's all. Once you press Enter, this program will run as the specified user. Just like with the first method, you are able to verify it by exploring the Details tab within the Task Manager.