

By default Task Manager shows fewer details, and you need to click More Details. This can be done by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc in Windows 10 / 8. Method 4: Run PowerShell as Administrator from Task Managerįirst of all you need to access the Task Manager. Press Windows + X keys together on the keyboard to open the WinX menu. Since Windows 10 Creators Update, you can also access PowerShell from the WinX menu. Open the Command Prompt as administrator, type powershell and press Enter. Method 3: Run PowerShell as Administrator from Command Prompt or WinX Menu If you want to switch from normal mode to administrator mode, type the following PowerShell command and press Enter. Windows PowerShell will launch with the rights of the current user. Press Windows + R keys together on the keyboard to open the Run box. Method 2: Run PowerShell as Administrator Using the Run Window Click Yes, and the elevated PowerShell prompt will open. The UAC prompt will ask you for your consent. Right click on Windows PowerShell on the results and select Run as administrator. Windows 10 comes with a Cortana search box in the taskbar. Method 1: Run PowerShell as Administrator Using Cortana Search Bar ***These instructions, along with step-by-step screenshots, are available for download in the attachment below.įor further assistance, please submit a Help.UNM ticket or contact UNM Information Technologies Customer Support Services (IT CSS) by calling (505) 277-5757.Is there a way to run a PowerShell Prompt with elevated privileges from a command line? In this tutorial we’ll show you 5 simple ways to open PowerShell as Administrator in Windows 10. Otherwise, departmental IT support personnel should be contacted to change the user account settings you require for installation privileges. If the account is shown as a member of the "Administrator" group you should be able to install software on the system.

Departmental IT support should be contacted to change your account settings in order to gain installation privileges. If the account is shown as "Limited" you may not be able to install software on the system.

