If you have admin privileges, then you can run AutoHotKey "As Administrator" and it will work with all programs, including those with admin privileges. If not, then the only way I know if is to open the Windows registry and make the changes that way. There is a program out there called...
I have a question about running "executable" programs in Windows without having to type the extension. I've recently learned that, in addition to the command prompt and run box, you can also run executable files (.exe, .bat, .lnk, .vbs) from the Windows Explorer address bar. The only problem...