Help > FAQ > How to run Soundpad as an administrator?
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  1. Search the Soundpad.exe, by default located in
    C:\Program Files\Soundpad
    or
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Soundpad
  2. Right-click Soundpad.exe > Properties1
  3. Compatibility2 > Run this program as an administrator3
  4. Restart Soundpad if you had it running