Windows PowerShell cannot be opened using the 'Run as Administrator' option

Question

Hi Team,

I am currently using Windows 11 Pro version 25H2. I am experiencing an issue where Windows PowerShell cannot be opened using the 'Run as Administrator' option. The application either does not launch or fails to open with administrative privileges.

Could you please assist in troubleshooting and resolving this issue?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi @Cahya Rusda Diaka

Have chance powershell has been corrupted so, first run this command in cmd or run window. 'wt.exe'. check whether window open or not. suppose open but not able to execute your powershell commands. then powershell corrupted.

so first execute in run window sfc /scannow then DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth restart your pc then try to powershell directly.

Thanks.

Answer 2

Open PowerShell as a normal user.

Run this command in PowerShell, then press Enter:

Start-Process powershell -Verb runAs

Does a new PowerShell window open run as administrator?