How to Run Services.msc as Administrator on Windows 11? 5 Best Ways!

Services.msc is an important utility tool in Windows 11 that allows users to manage and configure system services. From starting or stopping services to changing their startup types, it provides a centralized interface for administrative tasks. However for some advanced configurations you may require elevated privileges to execute service based operations properly. Running Services.msc as an administrator ensures that you have the necessary permissions to make important services related changes without interruptions caused by permission restrictions. In this article, I’ll explore why it’s important to Run Services.msc as Administrator with 4+ methods in Windows 11.

The following are the methods.

• Access Services.msc as Admin via the Start menu.
• Launch Services.msc with Administrative Privileges using the Run Command.
• Run a New Task to open Services.msc with Elevated Privileges using the Task Manager.
• Always Run Services.msc as Administrator on Windows 11 by creating a Desktop Shortcut.
• Run CMD or PowerShell with Elevated Permissions & Open Services.msc.

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.

#1. How to Run Services.msc as Administrator on Windows 11 using the Start menu?

In this method, we will use the Start menu to access this application with Elevated Permissions.

• Open Start menu. You can also use WinKey + S.
• In the Start menu, search for Services.msc.
• Once you find the application, right-click on the app and click Run as Administrator.

• The User Account Control will confirm and then open Services.msc as Administrator.

#2. Open Services.msc as Admin on Windows 11 using the Run Command

• Go to The Run Command. You can either use the Start menu or you can just use the key combination WinKey + R.
• In the Run Command, type the following command services.msc and press CTRL + SHIFT + ENTER.

• This will inform the system to execute the command with Elevated Privileges.
• The UAC will confirm and open Services.msc with Elevated Privileges.

#3. Run New Task to open Services.msc with Elevated 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 services.msc and enable the checkbox “Create this Task with Administrative Privileges“. Finally, click OK.

• The system will now open Services.msc with Elevated Permissions.

#4. Always run Services.msc as Administrator by creating a Dedicated Shortcut

• Right-click on the Empty space of the Desktop, 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\services.msc and click Next.

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

• Services.msc Desktop Shortcut will be created.

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

• Services 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.

#5. Run Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell as Administrator and open Services.msc

In this method, we will run Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell as Admin and then open Services.msc. For explanation, we will use Windows PowerShell.

• Go to the Start menu and search for PowerShell.
• Once you find the app, right-click on it and click Run as Administrator.

• Now, the Windows PowerShell is running with Elevated Previleges.
• In the Windows Powershell, execute the following command. services.msc

• Windows PowerShell will open Services as Administrator.

Kindly be Cautious while running an App as Administrator

Running Services.msc 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:

Running Services.msc as an administrator on Windows 11 is important for managing system services effectively. Whether you’re troubleshooting, optimizing system performance, or configuring advanced settings and having elevated permissions ensures seamless access and prevents unnecessary errors. Feel free to comment us below if you have any queries or updated related to the above tutorial. Find more informational tutorials on our homepage: WinSides.com.