10 Ways To Run Command Prompt As Administrator

1. Using the Start Menu:Click on the “Start” button.Type “Command Prompt” or “CMD” in the search bar.Right-click on “Command Prompt” or “CMD” in the search results.Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.
2. Using the Run dialog:Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.Type “cmd” and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter.Alternatively, you can also type “cmd.exe” and press Enter. Then, when the command prompt appears, right-click on its title bar and select “Properties.” In the Properties window, check the “Run as administrator” option, and then click “OK.” From now on, the command prompt will always run as an administrator when launched.
3. Using the Power User Menu:Right-click on the “Start” button or press Windows key + X.Select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” from the menu.
4. Using Task Manager:Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.Click on “File” in the top menu.Hold down the Ctrl key and click on “Run new task.”In the “Create new task” window, type “cmd” and check the “Create this task with administrative privileges” option.Click “OK” or press Enter.
5. Using the Start Screen (Windows 8/8.1):Press the Windows key to open the Start Screen.Type “Command Prompt” or “CMD.”Right-click on “Command Prompt” or “CMD” in the search results.Select “Run as administrator” from the app bar at the bottom.
6. Using Cortana (Windows 10):Click on the Cortana search box/icon.Type “Command Prompt” or “CMD.”Right-click on “Command Prompt” or “CMD” in the search results.Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.
7. Using File Explorer:Open File Explorer (Windows key + E).Navigate to the “C:\Windows\System32” folder.Locate the “cmd.exe” file.Right-click on “cmd.exe” and select “Run as administrator.”
8. Using the Start Menu (Windows 7):Click on the “Start” button.Go to “All Programs” -> “Accessories.”Right-click on “Command Prompt” and select “Run as administrator.”
9. Using the WinX Menu (Windows 10):Press the Windows key + X or right-click on the Start button.Select “Command Prompt (Admin)” or “Windows PowerShell (Admin)” from the menu.
10. Using the Search Bar (Windows 10):Click on the “Start” button.Type “Command Prompt” or “CMD” in the search bar.Right-click on “Command Prompt” or “CMD” in the search results.Select “Run as administrator” from the context menu.

These methods should allow you to launch an elevated command prompt with administrative privileges in various versions of Windows.