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How to Use & Configure Sudo in Windows
First, you need to enable Sudo from the Settings app
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Updated onAugust 16, 2024
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With the release ofWindows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052, Sudo was introduced to Windows 11, and the user with this version and higher can use it to run commands as an administrator. In this guide, we discuss how to enable, configure and use Sudo in Windows.
How can I use Sudo for Windows?
1. Enable Sudo
2. Configure Sudo for Windows
In case if you are not sure about the configuration optons, make sure you set it as In a new window.
3. Use Sudo on Windows
In conclusion, to use sudo in Windows, you need to first enable, and configure Sudo on your device, then run commands on the elevated mode.
If you are using sudo, you might want to usedual boot Windows 11 and Ubuntu, read this guide to learn the detailed steps. In case you are already using thedual boot but it is not working for you, try repairing it from Windows or check out other methods.
While this command is now natively available, you can use other commands, and we have a great guide onwhat is rsync in Windows, so don’t miss it if you want to learn more about command line tools.
If you have any questions or suggestions about how to use Sudo in Windows; feel free to mention them in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
