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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...
Windows 11 has changed things totally. (scmcbeth has referred to it as well)
There is a workaround: browse to the folder in File Explorer, right click on the folder name and select Open in Terminal. (you might have to select More Options to see it)
Once it's opened, to get it to open as Administrator next time, click the little arrowhead just to the right of the tab, and select Settings.
The Default Profile should be Powershell (it was for me)
To get PS to open as Administrator, click Windows PowerShell in the left-hand menu, and turn on the toggle for Run this profile as Administrator.
Geez, it was a lot easier in Windows 10. There's a host of things about Win 11 File Explorer NOT to like...