diff --git a/src/compiletest/compiletest.rs b/src/compiletest/compiletest.rs
index 1a9a1c08b07..b3f0034ca89 100644
--- a/src/compiletest/compiletest.rs
+++ b/src/compiletest/compiletest.rs
@@ -248,6 +248,9 @@ pub fn run_tests(config: &Config) {
     // parallel (especially when we have lots and lots of child processes).
     // For context, see #8904
     io::test::raise_fd_limit();
+    // Prevent issue #21352 UAC blocking .exe containing 'patch' etc. on Windows
+    // If #11207 is resolved (adding manifest to .exe) this becomes unnecessary
+    os::setenv("__COMPAT_LAYER", "RunAsInvoker");
     let res = test::run_tests_console(&opts, tests.into_iter().collect());
     match res {
         Ok(true) => {}