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5 Ways to Run File Explorer as Administrator in Windows 11
Use the Windows PowerShell, Task Manager and Run command
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Updated onAugust 7, 2024
updated onAugust 7, 2024
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Have you been looking for ways to run File Explorer as an administrator in Windows 11, but you do not yet know how to configure the File Explorer settings?
In this article, you will find simplified steps to run File Explorer as an administrator in Windows 11. You can apply any of the steps that you feel comfortable with.
Can I configure File Explorer settings?
For some of our readers asking if they can configure the File Explorer settings, yes, it is possible, and there are several ways to access the File Explorer settings on Windows 11.
The following are some of the ways to tweak File Explorer settings:
By using any of the above methods, Windows users can change their default File Explorer settings and options.
How can I run File Explorer as an administrator in Windows 11?
1. Use Task Manager
Windows should now open File Explorer with administrator access.
2. Use the Run console
And that’s it with using the Run dialog box to run File Explorer with administrator. The next method talks about how to use PowerShell to run File Explorer as an administrator.
3. Use PowerShell
In case you’re experiencingWindows PowerShell errors, check out this article to know how to fix the issue.
4. Run File Explorer as an administrator from Search
5. Run as admin from File Explorer
With the above steps, you can now access any program or file through File Explorer. However, ensure that the file or program you seek is not hidden.
In case of necessity, you can easilyfix your file explorer in 7 ways if it won’t open in Windows 11by exploring this guide.
Alternatively, if you choose to opt forother file managersthat offer more features than File Explorer, you can explore our dedicated guide for that.
It may also pique your interest to find out, through our article,how to enable the dark theme on File Explorergiving you a different look from the usual light theme and reducing your eye strain.
To learn more about administrator privileges, we also have a guide on how torun Task Manager as admin, so don’t miss it.
If you have any additional information or questions on this topic, do not hesitate to use the comments section below.
More about the topics:File Explorer,Windows 11
Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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