Administrator accounts are reserved for important actions.
Some of these include deleting files, uninstalling applications, or running applications that Windows usually dont allow.
Command Prompt is one such app where you need admin access.
That is what this article deals with.
So, lets get started.
Why can you not Run Command Prompt as an Administrator?
Instead, its just the normal user account that does not have all the permissions associated with it.
Think of a bank where only the Manager and the Security have the keys to the vault.
A teller or a receptionist could not enter there even if they wanted.
Also, corrupted system files can prevent you from using cmd, even as an administrator.
As Windows files are damaged, it does not function properly.
Thankfully you’ve got the option to fix this quite easily.
The next section details this.
you’re free to also create a shortcut for cmd and then assign an administrator account to it.
Finally, check for any system errors and fix them using the SFC tool.
First, lets look at the easiest way.
For a standard account, this is not going to work.
Enter the password and sign on to this account.
Now search cmd from the Start Menu and select Open as Adminstrator.
This should fire up the command prompt as you have intended.
There you might set that it will always open as an administrator.
That means every time it’s crucial that you use the command prompt, just double-hit the cmd shortcut.
All commands will work for those apps requiring an elevated privilege.
Then you’re free to run any applications that require administrative access.
Now try opening Command Prompt.
It should open with the admin account.
Plus, there are other benefits too.
Safe Mode can also help you to fix issues when Windows does not run normally.
In this mode, you boot with only the core drivers so that any rogue applications are stopped.
You get the opportunity to troubleshoot Windows and remove any apps that are not working as they should.
Viruses and malware running rampant on a system can cause such issues and break a running installation of Windows.
Lets see how you’ve got the option to fix your Windows if something like that happens.
That will indicate that the process successfully completed.
Restart the computer, and now the command prompt should run with administrator permissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to run CMD with Administrator privileges in Windows 11?
throw in cmd in the Start Menu and hit Run as Administrator.
This should give you the privilege to run all commands.
Why is my CMD not running as administrator?
It is mainly due to the user account on your system, which does not have administrator rights.
Switch to an account that has this or create a new account as an administrator to fix this.
Conclusion
This article focused on opening a command prompt with the benefits of an administrator account.
But the methods mentioned here should also work if your other apps are facing the same problem.
The issue lies in your user account, which needs to have administrative benefits.
And by following the article, you ensure that the user account has the correct configs.
I hope this piece helps you out.
Until next time, it is time to say goodbye.
