✨ Launch anything without any UAC prompts.
This utility lets you launch programs with elevated privileges without triggering any UAC prompts.
Simply select one or more files and press the hotkey (default: 'Alt + Win + Left Mouse Button', or 'Alt + Win + R') to run them as administrator automatically.
You can also execute programs from the command prompt by typing 'elev' followed by the program to launch.
Publisher’s description
What is Elevated Launcher?
Elevated Launcher is an open-source system utilitie program for Windows from roob-p. It is written in AutoIt.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (roob-p/ElevatedLauncher) has 2 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Project description on GitHub: “✨ Launch anything without any UAC prompts.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Elevated Launcher is an open-source system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Elevated Launcher 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:
5E7770C5080B1FF34FFCE461458426897501A8AF0A1B7BFF80F2BB735A7BC58B· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.3Latest | August 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id roob-p.ElevatedLauncher -eElevatedLauncher.Installer_x64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- roob-p
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/roob-p/ElevatedLauncher
- Written in
- AutoIt
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.0.3
- Released
- August 11, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- roob-p.ElevatedLauncher
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elevated Launcher free?
Yes. Elevated Launcher is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Elevated Launcher 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 Elevated Launcher 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.
Can Elevated Launcher be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Elevated Launcher 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.
What are alternatives to Elevated Launcher?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
