How To Open Command Prompt (CMD) on Windows with Admin Rights

Updated Jun 13, 20262 min read

Command Prompt (CMD) on Windows as Administrator

In the latest version of Windows, Command Prompt (cmd) option was removed from context menu when users right-click on Windows button at the left-bottom corner. It is replaced with Windows PowerShell or Terminal. This has led many to think they are the same program, but they are not, actually.

To prevent you guys making a mistake, in this post, I will guide how to find and open Command Prompt (cmd) on the latest builds of all Windows versions, one by one.

1. Click on the Windows Start button (in the bottom left corner) or press the Windows + S combination key or press the Windows key on your keyboard to bring up the search box.

2. Type cmd into the search box, right click on the Command Prompt under the best match then select Run as administrator to open a new window with admin rights.

Command Prompt (CMD) on Windows as Administrator

3. When a new window opens, you can check the title bar to see if the Command Prompt is running with elevated rights (Run as administrator).

Command Prompt (CMD) on Windows as Administrator (2)

The location when opening the Command Prompt (cmd):

  • Run with admin rights: C:\Windows\System32
  • Run without admin rights: C:\Users\

Command Prompt (CMD) on Windows as Administrator (3)

Conclusion

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