How to Open Windows Terminal as Administrator in Windows 11?

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There are several ways to open Windows Terminal in Windows 11. It is also possible to set the default Windows Terminal app for the command prompt. But what if you want to open Windows Terminal as an administrator, is there some way to do it? Yes, there are several ways to open Windows Terminal with elevated privileges. This Gearupwindows article will show you how to do this easily and effectively.

With the elevated Windows Terminal, you can perform various maintenance and management tasks that are not possible with the normal rights of this app. To refresh your memory, you can use the Windows 11 Terminal application to run PowerShell, WSL, and the classic command prompt in a single console. It also has tabs so you can work with all of the available shells at the same time.

It is highly customizable and supports profiles to have a customizable shell tailored to your personal workflow. Windows Terminal offers a number of hotkeys to save your time. Powerful functionality aside, the app has a cool, chic look to it. It even supports emoji, background images (including animated gifs) and comes with hardware accelerated text rendering.

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How do I open Windows Terminal with administrator rights in Windows 11 from the start menu?

Step 1. Click the begin Taskbar button to open the Start menu and then click on All apps Button.

Step 2. Now scroll down the list until you find the Windows Terminal Entry. Finally, hold the Ctrl +shift Keys on the keyboard and then click Windows Terminal.

If the User account control Dialog appears, click on that Yes Button.

Once you’ve followed the steps above, you’ll have access to an elevated Windows Terminal on your Windows 11 PC.

How do I start Windows Terminal with elevated rights in Windows 11 via Windows search?

Step 1. Press window + S. Key combination to open Windows search or click on that search Icon from the system tray.

Step 2. Now enter Windows Terminal in the search field. Right click on the entry and select the Execute as administrator Possibility.

Once you have completed the above steps, open Windows Terminal with elevated or administrative privileges.

How to open Windows Elevated Terminal in Windows 11 with Run dialog box?

Step 1. Open the Run Dialog box with window + R. Keys from the keyboard.

Step 2. Im Run Enter the following, then press Ctrl + shift + Enter using the keyboard to start Windows Terminal with administrator rights:

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How do I access the elevated Windows Terminal from the Win + X menu in Windows 11?

Step 1. Press window + X Keys from the keyboard or right-click the begin Taskbar button to open the WinX menu.

Step 2. Click that here Windows Terminal (Admin).

That’s all. Windows Terminal will now open with administrator rights on your computer or laptop.