diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3bb8d3a..ed275a2 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -19,15 +19,16 @@ It is notably used on the Microsoft Surface line of products, as well as many ot
 Each command does only one thing, and there is no GUI interface. To use:
 1. Download and unzip. Does not have an installer
 2. Select file
-2. Right-click, Select: "Run as Administrator"
-3. Enter administrator password if prompted
-4. Reboot
-
-:warning: **MUST RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR** :warning:
+3. If you're running `get-status.bat` you don't have to run as admin, otherwise:
+4. Right-click, Select: "Run as Administrator"
+5. Enter administrator password if prompted
+6. Reboot
 
 To check the status of DPST:
 * `get-status.bat`
 
+:warning: **MUST RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR** :warning:
+
 To disable DPST:
 * `disable-dpst.bat`
 
diff --git a/dpst-control.ps1 b/dpst-control.ps1
index ab3812d..02dd8f3 100644
--- a/dpst-control.ps1
+++ b/dpst-control.ps1
@@ -127,12 +127,6 @@ If( $Debug ) {
     $DebugPreference = "Continue"   # Enable debug output
 }
 
-# This script must run as admin
-If( !(RunningAsAdmin) ) {
-    Write-Error "Must run as Administrator!"
-    Exit 255
-}
-
 # Search registry for FTC entry
 $ftcPath = LocateFTC -regPath ${regBase}
 If( $ftcPath -eq $false ) {
@@ -184,11 +178,17 @@ Else {
         Exit 1
     }
     Else {
-        Write-Output "DPST is disabled"   
+        Write-Output "DPST is disabled"
         Exit 0
     }
 }
 
+# This script must run as admin if the value is going to be overwritten
+If( !(RunningAsAdmin) ) {
+    Write-Error "Must run as Administrator!"
+    Exit 255
+}
+
 
 # Write new value to registry and report results
 If( $ftcNew ) {