In Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11, you have to right-click devenv.exe
and select “Troubleshoot compatibility”.
- Select “Troubleshoot program”
- Check “The program requires additional permissions”
- Click “Next”
- Click “Test the program…”
- Wait for the program to launch
- Click “Next”
- Select “Yes, save these settings for this program”
- Click “Close”
If, when you open Visual Studio it asks to save changes to devenv.sln, see this answer to disable it:
Disable Visual Studio devenv solution save dialog
If you change your mind and wish to undo the “Run As Administrator” Compatibility setting, see the answer here: How to Fix Unrecognized Guid format in Visual Studio 2015