How to Run Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 11

Start Menu Search

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Overview

This method involves using the Start Menu Search feature to open Command Prompt or PowerShell with administrator privileges. The process is quick and can be completed in just four simple steps:

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Open Start Menu Search

Press Win + S (or Win + Q).

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Search for Command Prompt or PowerShell

Type cmd for Command Prompt or PowerShell for PowerShell.

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Run as Administrator

In the search results, right-click on Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.

Select Run as administrator.

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Confirm the UAC Prompt

Click Yes when prompted by the User Account Control (UAC) to proceed.

Note: Confirm that Command Prompt is running as Administrator by checking the title bar for Administrator: Command Prompt.

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Using the Win + X Menu

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Method 2

Overview

This method utilizes the Win + X menu to quickly access administrative tools. It is efficient and can be completed in just three simple steps:

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Open the Win + X Menu

Press Win + X

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Select Administrative Access

Choose Windows Terminal (Admin), Command Prompt (Admin), or PowerShell (Admin) depending on your Windows version.

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Click Yes on the UAC prompt

Confirm by clicking Yes on the User Account Control prompt.

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Using Run Dialog

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Method 3

Overview

This method allows you to quickly access Command Prompt or PowerShell with administrative privileges through the Run Dialog.

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Open the Run Dialog

Press win + R

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Enter Command

Type cmd for Command Prompt or powershell for PowerShell

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Run as Administrator

Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter

Confirm the UAC prompt by clicking Yes

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Using Task Manager

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Method 4

Overview

This method involves opening Task Manager with Ctrl + Shift + Esc, then running cmd or powershell with administrative privileges.

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Open Task Manager

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc.

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Run New Task

Go to File > Run new task.

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Enter Command and Enable Admin Access

Type cmd or powershell.

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Confirm Administrative Access

Check the box Create this task with administrative privileges .

Click OK, and confirm the UAC prompt.

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Additional Tips

Set Permanent Admin Rights for a Shortcut

How to Run Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 11

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Administrator Account

Windows 11

UAC Settings

Start Menu Search

Using the Win + X Menu

Using Run Dialog

Using Task Manager

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Prerequisite

Administrator Account

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UAC Settings

Start Menu Search

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