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Open powershell in current folder as administrator W11
Hi, In Windows 10 we can use the alt + f/s/a shortcut to open a elevated powershell window within the current folder. I would like to see the same functionality within windows 11. Kind re...
You had this functionality in the Windows 10, and it is missing in the Windows 11, is that correct?
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FLafe95 If you are still having issues, you can use terminal settings to handle it.
Open Terminal and go to settings
Under profiles, you can set each instance (powershell, bash, cmd) to run as admin by default in terminal.
You can then launch it in a folder using alt + f then enter.
I used this feature all the time on Windows 10 and was enough not to upgrade until I got a 11 laptop for work and had to find a way around it. It's still not the best as it means it always runs elevated but better than nothing.
- I am having the same issue. I had to have a reinstall of Windows 11, now Windows Defender will not open and the computer freezes each time I try to access security. I have tried opening the Power Shell and all I get is "Access denied." I would love to go back to Windows 10, flawed as it was. I have had nothing but problems in Windowss 11. Seems like a complete waste of a launch. Please, Microsoft, SOLVE the issues BEFORE launch...
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