Ado - Administrator do. Run a program elevated via UAC
Publisher’s description (German)
What is ado?
ado is an open-source program for Windows from NASS e.K.. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.2, released on September 4, 2024. 2 versions are listed since November 24, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (manfred-mueller/ado) has 1 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Ado - Administrator do. Execute a process on the command line elevated via UAC.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ado is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is ado safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1B9085F260E01958B2A7A009A508AFA794F1A9D9A0EFDE1479A8CAA18275989F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.2Latest | September 4, 2024 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 1.0.1 | November 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id NASS.ado -eRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- NASS e.K.
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/manfred-mueller/ado
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Released
- September 4, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- November 24, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- NASS.ado
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ado free?
Yes. ado is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is ado safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ado with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ado run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ado?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 24, 2024.
Can I use ado without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
