Windows offers robust command-line terminals such as Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and Command Prompt. These tools can be used to manage almost everything on the PC. That includes settings that need admin permission. So in this post, we will share how you can open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt with Admin Permission. It works on any version of Windows, including Windows 11 and Windows 10.
How to Open Windows Terminal or Powershell or Command Prompt With Admin Permission
Below are simple and easy steps to open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and Command Prompt with Admin Permission. Read on to find out how.
- Open Windows Terminal With Admin Permission
- Open Command Prompt With Admin Permission
- Open PowerShell With Admin Permission
Check the suggested method, and then pick what works best for you.
1] Open Windows Terminal With Admin Permission
Given below are several methods to open Windows Terminal (Admin):
Method 1: Open Windows Terminal with Quick Access Menu
- Right-click on the Windows logo or the Start icon or press the Windows key + X to open the Quick Access menu and click on the Windows Terminal (Admin) option from the context menu.
- Click on the Yes button when the User Access Control window pops up, and the Windows Terminal application will open instantly with the PowerShell tab opened by default.
Method 2: Open Windows Terminal via Run Prompt
Many users prefer the Run prompt for launching and accessing apps and other operations. To start Windows Terminal as administrator, follow the same method. Here is how to go about it.
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue box and type wt.exe into the text field.
- To open the elevated Windows Terminal. Press and hold the keys Ctrl + Shift and Enter simultaneously.
- Press Yes when the User Access Control window appears, and the Windows Terminal (Admin) app will launch.
Method 3: Create a Shortcut to Open Windows Terminal as Admin
Here you can create a shortcut to open Windows Terminal (Admin) on your PC for quick access. Here is how you create a shortcut:
- Right-click on a blank space on your desktop. Click on New > Shortcut from the context menu.
- In the Create Shortcut window, copy and paste the command given below into the text field and press the Next button.:
%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\WindowsApps\wt.exe
- Type Windows Terminal for the shortcut you created into the text field and press on the Finish button.
- The Windows Terminal shortcut will appear on your desktop. To run Windows Terminal as an administrator, right-click on the shortcut you created, click the Run as administrator option, and press Yes when the User Account Control page opens.
- Also, you can set it to admin mode by right-clicking on the shortcut you created and selecting the Properties option.
- Click the Advanced button and check the box next to Run as administrator. Click OK. Next, click on the Apply button and then OK.
You can directly open the Windows Terminal shortcut as an administrator.
2] Open Command Prompt With Admin Permission
Check out the methods given below to open Command Prompt with administrator rights.
Method 1: Open Command Prompt Via Run Command
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue box,
- Type cmd into the text field and press the keys Ctrl + Shift and Enter key together.
- Press Yes in the User Accounts Control page to open Command Prompt as admin.
Method 2: Open Command Prompt Via Task Manager
- Open Task Manager from Windows Start.
- Click the File tab and choose Run a new task from the context menu.
- Type CMD into the text field, click the check box next to Create this task with administrative privileges and click OK.
The Command Prompt window with administrative rights will open.
3] Open PowerShell With Admin Permission
Method 1: Open PowerShell Via Run Command
Using the Run application is one of the quickest ways to launch Windows PowerShell in administrator mode.
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialogue box and type PowerShell into the text field.
- Press the keys Ctrl + Shift, click OK, and press Yes on the User Account Control page to open Windows PowerShell with administrator rights.
Method 2: Switch to Windows PowerShell Admin
- If you are already using Windows Powershell, you can switch to PowerShell admin by copying and pasting the following command and pressing Enter:
start-process powershell -verb runas
- Press Yes on the User Account Control page, and a Windows PowerShell window will open with admin rights.
Conclusion
So, as you read in the article, these are the methods for launching Windows Terminal, Command Prompt, and Windows PowerShell on a Windows 11/10 PC as an administrator. Although you do not need to be familiar with all the methods, knowing them will make it easier to quickly launch an elevated Windows Terminal from any location on your PC. I hope this article helps!
