How to Run CMD As Admin (Administrator)

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By Victor Ashiedu

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In this Itechguide, Victor teaches you how to run CMD as Admin (Administrator). The guide covers steps for 3 methods to run CMD as Admin (Administrator).

How to Run CMD As Admin from Search
  1. Enter cmd into Windows 10 search. When Command Prompt is displayed in the search result, there are 2 methods to Run as administrator
  2. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
How to Run CMD As Admin from Search - right-click
  1. Another way is to look beneath Command Prompt (right pane) and click Run as administrator.
How to Run CMD As Admin from Search
  1. Which ever method you used, you will receive a User Access Control (UAC) Prompt asking if you want to allow the app to make changes to your device. On the UAC prompt, click Yes.

How to Run CMD As Admin from System32 Folder

How to Run CMD As Admin from System32 Folder
  1. Enter %systemroot%\system32 in the Windows search box.
  2. Then, from the search results, click %systemroot%\system32.
How to Run CMD As Admin from System32 Folder
  1. When System32 folder opens, locate cmd. Then, right-click it and select Run as administrator.
The easiest way to find cmd is to select one of the items on the folder (click on it once). Then type C M D on your keyboard.
  1. You will receive a UAC prompt, click Yes.
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How to Run CMD As Admin from Start Menu

How to Run CMD As Admin from Start Menu
  1. Left-click the Windows 10 Start-menu – it is on the bottom left of your desktop. Start menu will open.
  1. When Start menu opens, scroll down and expand Windows System folder.
  1. Then, right-click Command Prompt, point to More and select Run as administrator.
I am using the latest Windows 10 version (May 2020, version 2004). Depending on the version of Windows 10 your PC is running, the display of items on your Windows 10 start menu may look different. Some versions may display Command Prompt (Admin) – clicking it runs cmd as administrator.

Use one of the 3 methods in this Itechguide to run CMD as administrator. I also hope that you found it helpful.

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Victor Ashiedu

Victor is the founder of InfoPress Media, publishers of Ilifeguides and Itechguides. With 20+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, his expertise spans Windows, Linux, and DevOps. Explore his contributions on Itechguides.com for insightful how-to guides and product reviews.

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