Windows PowerShell is a powerful command-line tool built into Windows 11 that allows users to manage and automate tasks in the operating system. However, certain commands and tasks may require administrative privileges to perform. In this article, we will discuss how to open Windows PowerShell as an administrator in Windows 11.

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

1. Click the “Start” button on the taskbar or press the Windows key.

2. Search for “PowerShell” in the search bar.

3. Once PowerShell appears in the search results, right-click on it.

4. Select the “Run as administrator” option from the context menu.

5. A User Account Control (UAC) dialog box may appear. Click “Yes” to grant permission.

Method 2: Using Windows PowerShell Shortcut

1. Right-click on the desktop and select “New” > “Shortcut”.

2. Type “powershell.exe” and click “Next”.

3. Rename the shortcut to “Windows PowerShell (Admin)”.

4. Click “Finish”.

5. Right-click on the newly created shortcut and select “Properties”.

6. Click on the “Shortcut” tab.

7. Click the “Advanced” button.

8. Check the “Run as administrator” box.

9. Click “OK” and then “Apply” to save the changes.

10. Double-click on the shortcut to open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.

Method 3: Using Task Manager

1. Right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager”.

2. Click “File” > “Run new task”.

3. Type “powershell.exe” in the “Open” field.

4. Check the “Create this task with administrative privileges” box.

5. Click “OK” to open Windows PowerShell as an administrator.