How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator in Windows 11

PowerShell is a task-based command-line shell and scripting language built on .NET technology. It's designed especially for system administrators and power users, so it has more features than the standard Command Prompt. If you want to use PowerShell to do anything more than basic tasks, you must run it as an administrator.

In this guide, we'll show you ten simple ways to open an elevated PowerShell prompt on Windows 11.

1. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator Using the Power User Menu

The Power User Menu is a great way to quickly access important system tools and settings in Windows 11. To open Windows PowerShell using the Power User Menu, do the following:

From the menu list, select Terminal (Admin).

2. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator From the Windows Search Tool

Alternatively, you can open Windows PowerShell as an administrator using the Windows Search tool. This process is relatively simple and only takes a few steps. Here is how to do it:

From the right pane, select Run as administrator.

PowerShell will now open with administrative privileges. Here you can type any PowerShell command you want to execute. To exit PowerShell, type "Exit" and press Enter.

3. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator Through the Run Command

There is a powerful tool in Windows 11 called Run Command that lets you access files, launch programs, and adjust many system settings. You can also use it to launch Windows PowerShell as an administrator. Here's how:

From here, type in "PowerShell" and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter key combination.

4. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator From Windows File Explorer

Another method for opening Windows PowerShell as an administrator is through File Explorer's address bar. To do this, follow these steps:

C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\

Right-click on the PowerShell executable file and select Run as administrator.

5. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator Using Command Prompt

A command prompt lets you run almost any program or application on your Windows device. To run Windows PowerShell using this tool, follow these steps:

Run Command Prompt as an Administrator (see how to open the Command Prompt as an administrator for instructions).

powershell Start-Process powershell -Verb runAs 

As soon as you type the above command line in the elevated command prompt window, Windows PowerShell will start running as an administrator.

6. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator From the Start Menu

The Start Menu contains a wide range of software programs and files that provide a central place for launching applications and other tasks. Start Windows PowerShell with these steps:

Now right-click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

7. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator Through Task Manager

Task Manager is a powerful tool that can help you troubleshoot and fix problems with your PC. Besides this, you can also use this tool to launch programs on your Windows device.

Here's how to start Windows PowerShell as an administrator with this tool.

In the pop-up menu, type "PowerShell" and check the "Create this task with administrative privileges" box.

8. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator Using the Control Panel

Windows Control Panel is a software program that contains many tools for managing settings on Windows. With this tool, you can launch almost any application installed on your computer. Follow these steps to open Windows PowerShell as an administrator:

Right-click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

PowerShell will now launch as an administrator, and you can run commands with full privileges. If you need to exit PowerShell, type Exit and press Enter.

9. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator With a Desktop Shortcut

If you often run commands that require administrative privileges, consider creating a desktop shortcut. Here's how to do it with Windows PowerShell.

C:\WINDOWS\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe

Then click Next to continue.

Now, whenever you want to open PowerShell as an administrator, simply double-click on the shortcut.

10. How to Open Windows PowerShell as an Administrator Using a Batch File

This method involves creating a batch file to open Windows PowerShell as an administrator. Here's how to do it:

Powershell.exe -Command "& {Start-Process Powershell.exe -Verb RunAs}"

Choose the location where you'd like to save it, and then click Save.

This will create the Windows PowerShell batch file. To open Windows PowerShell with administrator access, double-click the batch file. When the UAC prompt appears, click Yes to continue.

Get an Elevated Windows PowerShell Running

When you are working with files or folders that need elevated permissions, you may need to open PowerShell as an administrator. This is because some tasks require elevation in order to complete them successfully. As shown above, there are several ways to open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7rq3KnqysnZ%2Bbe6S7zGiuoqaUpMS0eZBqZKmnp5q%2FtLTEpaNmmZSitq%2B10q2pmqyfp3w%3D