If you want to open Task Manager as admin in Windows 11 or Windows 10, then this post will show you how. There are multiple methods you can use to run Task Manager with administrative rights on Windows 11/10 PC.
The Task Manager can be used for different purposes, e.g., to check running processes, manage startup programs, etc. While closing some apps using Task Manager, you might encounter an error message saying Access is denied. If so, you need to open the Task Manager with administrator privileges in order to terminate the desired app or process.
How to Run Task Manager as administrator in Windows 11/10
To open Task Manager as admin in Windows 11/10, you have the following methods:
- Using Taskbar Search
- Using Run prompt
- Using Desktop shortcut
- Using Command Prompt
- Using PowerShell
1] Using Taskbar Search
It is probably the most common method you can use to open the Task Manager with admin rights in Windows 11/10. Whether you use Windows 11 or Windows 10, the process is almost the same. You can use the same method as other apps to open the Task Manager with administrator privileges. To get started, do the following:
- Press Win+Q to open the Taskbar search box.
- Search for task manager.
- Click the Run as administrator option.
The Task Manager will open with admin rights on your computer.
2] Using Run prompt
It is the second method you can use to open the Task Manager with administrator permissions on Windows 11/10 PC. Like the first method, the steps are the same on both versions of Windows. For that, follow these steps:
Press Win+R to open the Run prompt.
Enter this command:
runas /user:username taskmgr
Enter the password when asked.
Don’t forget to replace the username with an actual username that belongs to the Administrator group.
3] Using Desktop shortcut
It is possible to create a Desktop shortcut on your computer and open the shortcut with admin rights on Windows 11/10 PC. Tou can create a desktop shortcut for Task Manager and give it admin rights do the following:
- Right-click on Desktop > select New > Shortcut.
- Enter this: C:\Windows\System32\Taskmgr.exe
- Click the Next button.
- Enter a name and click the Finish button.
- Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties.
- Click the Advanced button.
- Tick the Run as administrator option.
- Click the OK button.
- Double-click on the shortcut.
The Task Manager will open with administrator privileges.
4] Using Command Prompt
If you open the Command Prompt as administrator and open the Task Manager via that Command Prompt instance, it will open the Task Manager with administrator permissions. For that, do the following:
- Search for cmd in the Taskbar search box.
- Click the Run as administrator option.
- Click the Yes button.
- Enter this: taskmgr
It opens the Task Manager with administrator rights on your PC.
Read: Create & Run a Task with Administrative Privileges in Windows
5] Using PowerShell
Like the Command Prompt method, you can use Windows PowerShell to open the Task Manager with administrator privileges. Whether you use the standalone Windows PowerShell or the PowerShell instance in Windows Terminal, the same thing will be done. For this purpose, we are doing to use the Windows Terminal.
To get started, follow these steps:
- Press Win+X to open the WinX menu.
- Select Windows Terminal (Admin) option.
- Click the Yes button.
- Enter this command: taskmgr
That’s all!
How to open Task Manager with Admin rights in Windows 11/10?
There are multiple ways to open Task Manager with admin rights on Windows 11/10 PC. Some of the common and working methods are mentioned above, and you can follow any of the methods mentioned here to get it done. However, the simplest way to open the Task Manager with admin rights is by using the Taskbar search box.
Read: Task Manager is not responding, opening or disabled by administrator.
How do I open Task Manager in Windows 11?
To open the Task Manager in Windows 11, you can press the Shift+Ctrl+Esc keyboard shortcut. You can also use the WinX menu. For that, press Win+X and select the Task Manager option. Apart from that, you can search for task manager in the Taskbar search box and click on the individual search result.
Now read: How to run Explorer elevated in administrator mode.
