This wikiHow will show you how to open the Windows Command Prompt (also called the terminal window) as an administrator. This can be done easily if you’re logged in to a user account that has administrator privileges. Running the Command Prompt as an administrator gives you access to more commands and permissions.
- Press the Windows Key + S to open the search bar.
- Search for cmd and right-click “Command Prompt” in the results.
- Select Run as administrator.
Press the Windows Key (Windows Start) + S at the same time. This opens Windows search. If you’re not logged in as an administrator, check out our guide on how to log in as an admin in Windows.
Type cmd in the search bar.
Right-click Command Prompt Windows cmd. It’s the option in the results list with a black terminal window icon.
Click "Run as administrator". This is the top option in the right-click menu. Click Yes when prompted, “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to this device?” This will open a window called “Administrator: Command Prompt”. You’re done! The Command Prompt has been opened.
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