How to Run Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows 11

Running Command Prompt with administrator privileges is essential for tasks that require modifying system files or configuring certain settings in Windows 11. Here, we’ll look at several methods to do this quickly and easily.

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

  1. Click “Start” or press the Windows key on your keyboard.
  2. In the search bar, type “cmd” or “Command Prompt”.
  3. When the “Command Prompt” app appears, right-click on it.
  4. Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.

Method 2: Using a Keyboard Shortcut

This method allows you to launch Command Prompt as an administrator with a simple key combination:

  1. Press Windows + X on your keyboard.
  2. In the menu that appears, select “Terminal (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin)” (depending on your system settings).

Method 3: Launching from Windows File Explorer

  1. Open File Explorer (for example, by pressing Windows + E).
  2. Navigate to the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
  3. Find the cmd.exe file, right-click on it, and select “Run as administrator”.

Method 4: Using Task Manager

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
  2. Select “File” > “Run new task”.
  3. Type cmd in the box and check “Create this task with administrative privileges”, then click OK.