File Explorer run as administrator

I have windows 8.1 PRO and I am trying to change the target file under file explorer. It will not allow me ( grwed out) I need to run file explorer as administrator in order to make changes.  I tried all the registry edit  listed on this forum
and none of them worked
Can someone direct me how to run file explorer as administrator or change the target directory

Hi,
I'm a bit confused with "target file" and "file explorer", would you mind provide more details about this?
Roger Lu
TechNet Community Support

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