How to run Task Manager with admin rights in Windows 11

However, in some cases, you may need privileges to access some of the more advanced features and capabilities of Task Manager. In this article, you will find detailed instructions on how to run Task Manager with admin rights in Windows 11.

1. How to open Task Manager with admin rights through the search function on the Taskbar

Taskbar search is an easy way to quickly launch programs, open documents, or search the web without having to enter commands manually. To use this tool, follow these steps:

1. Click the magnifying glass in the lower right corner of the taskbar.

2. From there, type "Task Manager" and you'll see a list of related results.

3. Click the Run as administrator option on the right side of the Start menu.

2. How to open Task Manager with admin rights through the Start menu

Another handy tool on your Windows computer is the Start menu. You can use it for many things, including running Task Manager with admin rights. Here's how you do it:

1. Click Start and select All apps in the upper right corner.

2. Scroll to the bottom and select Windows Tools.

3. On the next page, right-click Task Manager and select Run as administrator .

3. How to open Task Manager with admin rights through Run

The Run dialog box is a powerful tool on Windows that allows you to execute and locate files, folders, and programs. With its help, you can open Task Manager with admin rights. Here's how to do it:

1. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type 'taskmgr' in the text box and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter .

3. This will launch Task Manager with admin rights.

4. How to open Task Manager with admin rights with Windows File Explorer

If you're deep in your file system, you don't need to get out of it to launch Task Manager with admin rights. In File Explorer, just use the address bar to do it. Here's how to do it:

1. Right-click Start and select File Explorer or press Win + E on your keyboard.

2. In the address bar, type C:WindowsSystem32 and press Enter.

3. Then use the search bar to find "taskmgr".

4. When you find the executable, right click on it and select Run as administrator .

5. How to open Task Manager with admin rights through Control Panel

In Windows 11, you can also open Task Manager with admin rights from the Control Panel. It's one of the easiest and simplest ways to do this. Here are the steps you need to take:

1. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type control in the text box and press Enter or click OK.

3. In Control Panel , change the screen view to Large icons.

4. Next, click the Windows Tools option.

5. Then, right-click Task Manager and select Run as administrator.

6. How to open Task Manager with admin rights with a desktop shortcut

If you often need to open Task Manager with admin rights, create a shortcut to Task Manager. Here's how you can do it.

1. Right-click on the desktop and select New > Shortcut .

2. Then enter the following path in the text box and click Next.

C:WINDOWSsystem32taskmgr.exe

3. Now you need to give your shortcut a name and click Finish.

4. Your shortcut will appear on the screen. Right-click the shortcut and select Properties.

5. Click Advanced on the Shortcut tab.

6. Check the Run as administrator box and click OK.

7. Now, double click on the shortcut to open Task Manager with admin rights.

7. How to open Task Manager with admin rights via Command Prompt or PowerShell

If you prefer the command line method, you can launch Task Manager with admin rights from Command Prompt or PowerShell. Let's see how to do that.

1. Run Command Prompt with admin rights.

2. In Command Prompt, type "taskmgr" and press Enter.

Task Manager will open with full admin rights.

8. Pin Task Manager to Taskbar

It is also possible to pin Task Manager to the taskbar and open it with admin rights whenever needed. Here's how you do it.

1. Pin Task Manager to Taskbar.

2. Click the Task Manager icon you just pinned.

3. Then right click on Task Manager and select Run as administrator .

It's easy to run Task Manager, but some tasks may require advanced access. Here are 8 ways to open Task Manager with admin rights. Let everyone know which one was more helpful to you in the comments section below!