In this post, we have discussed the process of how you can Give Family Tree Maker Administrator Privileges. Hence, if you are one of those users looking to learn the same, you should definitely go through this page.
Give Family Tree Maker Administrator Privileges on Windows?
By alerting you when a program requires administrator-level permissions, Windows’ User Account Control (UAC) feature can help you maintain control over your computer. Certain tasks, like applying program updates, might not be feasible if Family Tree Maker lacks admin-level access.
Please follow the steps listed below if you wish to run Family Tree Maker with administrative-level access.
- Temporary Admin-Level Access
- Permanent Admin-level Access
How to use the Family Tree Maker Temporary Access at the Admin Level

Simply follow these two steps to begin with;
- First, right-click the Family Tree Maker icon on your desktop.
- And then, from the displayed menu, select ‘Run as administrator.’
Admin-level access will now be available when Family Tree Maker launches. After Family Tree Maker is closed, this level of access is no longer available.
How to grant permanent admin-level access to Family Tree Maker

- To gain access, right-click the Family Tree Maker icon on your desktop and choose Properties from the menu that appears.
- Click on the ‘Compatibility’ tab.
- Now, click on OK after checking the “Run this program as an administrator” box.
You should also note that every time Family Tree Maker is launched, it will grant admin-level access.
Conclusion
We hope you find this post helpful and that you now know how to easily grant FTM Administration privileges. However, if you encounter any problems or have other queries regarding the same, you can always call our Family Tree Maker Support Number at +1-888-257-3335.
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