Windows 10: Is it possible to run UWP apps as a different user using runas command

I would like to know if it is possible to run Universal Windows Platform apps with a different user using the runas command. Thanks.

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runas command for username with spaces

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to make a shortcut open with a different user automatically (without having to hold shift and clicking open with different user), and I read that I could right click on the shortcut, click Properties, and under Shortcut, in the Target section,
append in the beginning:

runas /user:USERNAME but my username includes a space in between it. I've tried using double quotes, single quotes, \, %20, and none I've tried seem to work. Is there an easy solution to this?

I've noticed whenever I run the command, it also changes the Target location from Client to System32, and appends C:\Windows\System32\ before runas and adds an .exe after runas (ex: C:\Windows\System32\runas.exe /user:USERNAME "C:\Program Files (x86)\program\program.exe"
and it also gets rid of /home at the end of the Target.

Is that normal?

Lastly, if a path has something such as C:\Program Files (x86)\program\program.exe, which I assume is shared between all users, how can Windows tell that the program.exe should be run differently for each user (unique data/login information)?

Thanks!

 

runas requires elevation - what do I do about this?

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are facing issues with Windows 10.

Runas allows a user to run specific tools and programs with different permissions than the user's current logon provides.

In order to help you better, please provide the information:

1. Which programs are you trying to run on the Computer?

2. Are you trying to run command (C:\Users\luser>runas /user:admin "mmc gpedit.msc") in Command Prompt?

If you trying to the run the command in Command Prompt, then I suggest you to perform the below steps and check if it helps.

1. Right click on Start Menu.

2. Click on Command Prompt(Admin).

3. Then enter the below command:

C:\Users\luser>runas /user:admin "mmc gpedit.msc

Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

Get back to us if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.

 

GPU-Z what command line parameter ?

Suggestion: /? (-?) and /help (-help) command-line arguments to show a list of all possible arguments in a small window. *Smile