Hidden Secret | How to Run Command Prompt as Administrator from Windows Task Manager

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In this article, we will learn a Secret Method to run the Command Prompt as an Administrator from Task Manager. I guess a maximum number of the geeks may not know about this method. Windows have many secret methods, which most of the time use Shift or Ctrl key.

This hidden method uses Task Manager to open Command Prompt as Administrator. In our previous article, we learn the best method to open a Command Prompt as an administrator.

Related Article: How to Run Command Prompt as Administrator [Step By Step]

Run Command Prompt as Administrator from Windows Task Manager


We basically use Task Manager to close any Running Program/Task, also we can open any program using Task Manager by simply go to File and then select Run new task (Windows 10) or New Task (Run…) In windows 7.

Run New Task

In windows 10 you can choose whether your program opens with administrator privileges or not by tick the checkbox before Create this task with administrator privileges.

But this is not the secret. The hidden secret is…

Press CTRL while clicking Run new task or New Task(Run…) option in the task manager, this with directly opens Command Prompt instead of an opening RUN box.

Hold Ctrl and New Task

Well, this Hidden method will help you to troubleshoot your OS-related issues especially if your explorer does not function properly.

I believe you find these methods helpful. don’t forget to post a comment if have any questions.

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