How to Run Command Prompt As an Administrator on Windows

This wikiHow teaches you how to open the Windows terminal window as an administrator.

Edit10 Second Summary

1. Press the Windows Key + S.
2. Type cmd.
3. Right-click Command Prompt.
4. Click Run as administrator.

EditSteps

1. Press . This opens the Windows search bar.
   
2. Type . A list of results will appear.
   
3. Right-click . It’s the option with a black terminal window icon.
   
4. Click . This opens the terminal window with an elevated (administrator) command prompt. You can now run any command you wish.