How to Open PowerShell as Administrator in Windows 10

Nowadays, most of the users are aware of the Command Prompt present in all the versions of Windows. Undoubtedly this is one of the most dominant tools on the Windows Operating System. However, Windows support another powerful application, PowerShell, to perform a wide range of operations. Just sign in as an Administrator, and you may run PowerShell to handle configuration and carry out task automation.

PowerShell is a task-based mechanization and a fully developed scripting tool that can accelerate the admin job. It instructs users to manage the device from the command line. In other words, you can say that PowerShell is an advanced form of cmd. Therefore, it is quite possible that this tool can take the command prompt’s place in the coming days. So here are the five easy techniques by following you can Open PowerShell as an administrator in Windows 10.

6 Simplest Ways to Open PowerShell as Admin on Windows 10

1. Using Cortana Search Bar
2. Using Run Command
3. Using the Command Prompt
4. Using the Power Menu.
5. Using Task Manager
6. Using Start Menu

Using Cortana Search Bar

You can open this App by using Cortana, available on the Taskbar on Windows 10.

• Click on Cortana and type Power-Shell.
• Here move to the right pane and select Run as Administrator option.

• Select Run as Administrator.
• Click on Yes to access UAC.

Using Run Command

•     Press Win+R hotkey to open the run dialog box.
•     Type Power-Shell and click OK.

Note- Windows PowerShell will open in normal mode.

•     Now, type the Command- Start-Process Powershell -verb runs and hit Enter; Interface will switch in the administrator mode.

•     Click Yes to give permission.

Using the Command Prompt

• Go to Cortana and type Command Prompt.
• Right-click on the result & then select Run as administrator.
• Permit UAC by clicking Yes.
• On the running Window, type PowerShell.

• Press Enter.

Using the Power Menu.

1.     Right-click on the Start button.
2.     Click on Windows Power-Shell (Admin).

Using Task Manager

1. Initially open the Task Manager by pressing ctrl+shift+Esc.
2. Click on File, available in the top-left corner of the wizard.
3. Hit Run new task option.
4. Now, type Power-Shell in the void box and tick the checkbox below the void space.

Using Start Menu

• Click on the start button; scroll down the menu list.
• Explore the drop-down menu to the Windows PowerShell folder.
• Now select this folder, and it will expand.
•  Right-click on the Windows Power-Shell option and select Run as Administrator. 

I hope now you know the six different ways of opening Power-Shell on your system.