How to Run PowerShell as Administrator

Read this guide to learn 3 methods to run PowerShell as an Administrator – from search, System32 Folder, and Start Menu.

Option 1: Run PowerShell as Admin from Search

1. Enter powershell into Windows 10 search. When Windows PowerShell is displayed in the search result, there are 2 methods to open it as administrator –
2. Right-click Windows PowerShell, then select Run as administrator.

2. Another method is to click Run as Administrator below Windows PowerShell (on the right pane) of the search result.

Option 2: Run PowerShell as Administrator from System32 Folder

1. Enter %systemroot%\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0 in the Windows search box.
2. Then, from the search results, click the folder.

3. When the folder opens, right-click Powershell and select Run as administrator. You will receive a User Access Control prompt, click Yes.

Option 3: Run PowerShell 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.

2. When Start menu opens, scroll down and expand Windows PowerShell folder.

3. Then, right-click Windows PowerShell and select Run as Administrator.

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