5 Best Ways to Run File Explorer as Administrator in Windows 11

5 Best Ways to Run File Explorer as Administrator in Windows 11

If you are tired of pressing ‘Yes’ on the UAC prompt every time you try to access system files and want to eliminate those prompts, here’s what you need to do.

1. Run Windows 11 File Explorer as Administrator

You can access the Windows folder to run File Explorer as an administrator.

  1. Open the File Explorer (This PC) on your PC.

File Explorer

2. Navigate to C: Drive > Windows.

C: Drive > Windows.

3. Find the Explorer app in the Windows folder. Right-click the Explorer app and select Run as administrator.

'Run as administrator'

This will launch File Explorer as an administrator on the Windows 11 operating system.

2. Run File Explorer as Administrator from PowerShell

The PowerShell utility on your computer to run File Explorer as an administrator.

1. Click on Windows Search and type in Windows PowerShell. Right-click on the PowerShell and select Run as administrator.

Run as administrator

2. Paste the given command and press Enter.

C:\windows\explorer.exe /nouaccheck

Enter

3. Run File Explorer as Administrator from Search

You can also run File Explorer as Administrator on Windows 11 via Search.

1. Click on the Windows Search and type explorer.exe.

explorer.exe

2. Right-click on Explorer.exe and select Run as Administrator.

Run as Administrator

4. Run File Explorer as Administrator via Task Manager

The native Task Manager of Windows 11 can run File Explorer as administrator.

1. Click on the Windows 11 search and type in Task Manager. Next, open the Task Manager app from the list.

Task Manager

2. Click the File menu and select Run New task.

'Run New task'

3. On the Create new task window, type in explorer.exe and check the box for Create this task with administrative privileges. Once you’ve done this, click OK.

'Create this task with administrative privileges'

This will force File Explorer to restart with elevated privileges.

5. Use the Administrator Account on Windows 11

If you always want to run File Explorer as an administrator, you must use the Administrator account by default on your Windows 11. You no longer need to rely on the other two methods to open File Explorer with admin privileges.

How to Enable Administrator Account on Windows 11

We have already shared a detailed guide on enabling the administrator account in Windows 11. Read that guide to know the steps to allow the admin account.

Why should you run File Explorer as Administrator?

There are a few benefits that you will enjoy running File Explorer as an administrator.

  • You can access the restricted files & folders.
  • Running File Explorer as an administrator allows changing the protected system settings.
  • Manage the file ownership and permissions.
  • You will be able to operate tasks in bulk.
  • You can access and modify the system files.

These are the best methods to run Windows 11 File Explorer as an administrator. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.

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