5+ Quick Ways to Run DxDiag as Administrator on Windows 11!

The DirectX Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag) is a built-in utility tool in Windows 11 that provides detailed information about your system’s hardware and software configuration, focusing on graphics, sound, and input devices. This DxDiag will be very helpful while troubleshooting the graphics related issues on your pc. You can view most of the information from dxdiag tool with normal permissions but I’d recommend you to run dxdiag as administrator with elevated rights while troubleshooting graphics related issues. So in this tutorial, I’ve provided the multiple ways to access dxdiag tool as admin with elevated rights on your windows 11 pc.

Different Ways to Run DirectX Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag) as Administrator on Windows 11 OS

From Start Menu, to the Command Prompt, there are different ways to access and launch DirectX Diagnostic Tool with Administrative Privileges on Windows 11. Here are the steps.

1. Use the Start Menu and Run DxDiag as Administrator on Windows 11.
2. Go to the Run Command and Open DxDiag with Elevated Privileges.
3. Create a New Task to open DxDiag with Administrative Privileges using the Task Manager.
4. Always Run DxDiag as Administrator on Windows 11 by creating a Dedicated Desktop Shortcut.
5. Launch DirectX Diagnostic Tool as Admin using the File Explorer.
6. Open CMD or Windows PowerShell as Administrator and run DxDiag.

You can follow any of the above methods as per your convenience.

IMPORTANT: Running applications as an administrator grants elevated privileges that can significantly affect your system. Please use caution when doing so, as it can lead to Unintended System Modifications, Security Vulnerabilities, Accidental Data Loss, Unauthorized Access, Irreversible Changes, etc.

How to Run DxDiag as Administrator on Windows 11 using the Start Menu?

This is the simplest method to launch this app as administrator on Windows 11.

• Go to the Start menu. You can also use the shortcut WinKey + S to open the Search bar.
• Search for DxDiag. Once you find the application, right-click on that and click Run as Administrator.

• The User Account Control (UAC) Will prompt for your confirmation, and open DirectX Diagnostic Tool with Administrative Privileges on Windows 11.

Use the Run Command and Open DxDiag as Admin on Windows 11

• Open the Run Command. The easy way to access the Run Command is to use the Keyboard Shortcut, WinKey + R.
• Type the command dxdiag and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER. This will prompt the system to execute the command with Administrative Privileges.

• The system will confirm and open DirectX Diagnostic Tool with Administrative Privileges.

Run a New Task to Create DxDiag with Administrative Privileges using the Task Manager

• Right-click on the Taskbar and click Task Manager. You can also use the shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + ESC. This combination will open Task Manager directly.

• In the Task Manager, under Processes, click on Run New Task. Create New Task dialog will pop up now.

• Type the command dxdiag and enable the checkbox “Create this Task with Administrative Privileges“. Finally, click OK.

Create a Dedicated Desktop Shortcut and Always Open DxDiag with Elevated Privileges on Windows 11

• On the Empty space of the Desktop, Right-click, and click New > Shortcut.

• The Create Shortcut dialog box will open now. In “Type the Location of the Item“, enter the command C:\WINDOWS\system32\dxdiag.exe and click Next.

• The system will assign the shortcut name dxdiag. Finally, click Finish.

• DirectX Diagnostic Tool Desktop Shortcut will be created.

• Right-click on the Shortcut and click on Properties.

• DxDiag Shortcut Properties will open now. Click Advanced.

• In Advanced Properties, make sure to enable the checkbox “Run as Administrator“. Finally, click OK, and then Apply.

• This option allows you to run this shortcut as an administrator, while protecting your computer from unathorized activity.
• Everytime you open DxDiag via this shortcut, the User Account Control will prompt for your confirmation and open it with Elevated Privileges.

Access DirectX Diagnostic Tool with Elevated Permissions using the File Explorer

• Go to the File Explorer using the Shortcut WinKey + E.
• In the File Explorer, enter the following path to access the System 32 Folder. C:\WINDOWS\system32

• Once in the System32 Folder, go to the search bar and search for dxdiag.
• Locate dxdiag, and right-click on the file, and click “Run as Administrator“.

Access Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell with Admin Privileges and open DxDiag

• Go to the Run Command using the shortcut WinKey + R.
• Type cmd (For Windows PowerShell, use the command powershell), and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.

• This will prompt the system to execute this command with Administrative Privileges. In the PowerShell, execute the following command. dxdiag

Kindly be Cautious while Running an App as Administrator on Windows 11

Running DirectX Diagnostic Tool as Administrator on Windows 11 grants it elevated privileges, which can potentially bypass system security restrictions. Please proceed with care and only run trusted applications in this mode. At Winsides.com, we advise our users to use Administrator privileges only when absolutely necessary to perform tasks requiring elevated rights. Misuse of administrative privileges may lead to System Vulnerabilities, Data Loss, System Instability, Security Concerns, Irreversible Changes, etc.

Verdict:

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