IsUserAnAdmin function (shlobj_core.h)
[IsUserAnAdmin is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions.]
Tests whether the current user is a member of the Administrator's group.
Syntax
BOOL IsUserAnAdmin();
Return value
Type: BOOL
Returns TRUE if the user is a member of the Administrator's group; otherwise, FALSE.
Remarks
This function is a wrapper for CheckTokenMembership. It is recommended to call that function directly to determine Administrator group status rather than calling IsUserAnAdmin.
Requirements
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | shlobj_core.h (include Shlobj.h) |
| Library | Shell32.lib |
| DLL | Shell32.dll (version 5.0 or later) |
| API set | ext-ms-win-shell-shell32-l1-2-1 (introduced in Windows 10, version 10.0.10240) |