To open Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows

To open Command Prompt as Administrator in Windows, follow one of these methods:

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✅ Method 1: From Start Menu (most common)

1. Press the Windows key or click the Start menu.
2. Type: cmd
3. In the search results, you’ll see Command Prompt.
4. Right-click it and select “Run as administrator.”
5. If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.

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✅ Method 2: Using Run Dialog

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type: cmd
3. Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter instead of just Enter — this opens it with administrator rights.
4. Click Yes if asked for permission.

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You’ll know it worked if the title bar says:

Administrator: Command Prompt