11 Ways to Run File Explorer as Administrator in Windows 5

Have you been looking for a way to run File Explorer as administrator in Windows 11, but you still don’t know how to configure File Explorer settings?

In this article, you will find simplified steps to run File Explorer as administrator in Windows 11. You can apply whatever steps you feel comfortable with.

Can I configure File Explorer settings?

For some of our readers asking if they can configure File Explorer settings, yes, it is possible, and there are several ways to access File Explorer settings on Windows 11.

Here are some ways to adjust File Explorer settings:

• Change folder and search options through the File menu.
• By using the search box in File Explorer.
• Use command prompt (control.exe folder).
• By opening the "Run Command" dialog box.

By using any of the above methods, Windows users can change their default File Explorer settings and options.

How to run File Explorer as administrator in Windows 11?

1. Use Task Manager

1. Right-click the "Start" button on the taskbar. From the context menu, select Task Manager.
2. Next, select File from the menu bar and click Run New Task in the options.
3. Type explorer.exe in the Create New Task window.
4. Now, check the Create this task with administrative privileges box and click OK.

Windows File Explorer should now open with administrator access.

2. Use the run console

1. Press the key to open the run console. WindowsR
2. Type the following command line in the text field and press Start File Explorer as Administrator on your keyboard: CtrlShiftEnter<strong>C:\Windows\explorer.exe</strong>

This is all about running File Explorer with an administrator using the Run dialog box. The next method discusses how to use PowerShell to run File Explorer as an administrator.

3. Use PowerShell

1. Left-click the "Start" button and type Windows PowerShell in the "Search" box. Then click "Run as administrator" from the options.
2. Type or paste the following command and press: Enter<strong>C:\windows\explorer.exe /nouaccheck</strong>

If you encounter a Windows PowerShell error, check out this article to learn how to resolve the issue.

4. Run File Explorer as Administrator from the search

1. Press the keys on your keyboard and type explorer.exe. Windows
2. Then, select Run as administrator from the menu.

5. Run as Administrator from File Explorer

1. Press Windows key E to launch File Explorer.
2. Then, navigate to the following location on the drive: <strong>C:\Windows</strong>
3. Scroll down to find Explorer, right-click it and select Run as administrator.
4. After clicking the UAC prompt, a new elevated File Explorer window will open.

With the above steps, you can now access any program or file through File Explorer. However, make sure that the file or program you are looking for is not hidden.

If necessary, you can easily fix File Explorer if it won’t open in Windows 11 by going through this guide in 7 ways.

Alternatively, if you choose to choose another file manager that offers more features than File Explorer, you can browse our dedicated guide.

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