You can use the TrustedInstalleraccount through Command Prompt to perform commands on Windows 11, but to make things easier, you’ll need to utilize a third-party application, which you’ll learn how to do in this post. Windows 11, 10, and previous versions come with a built-in user account called TrustedInstaller that has particular rights to assist with installing, modifying, and removing updates and other components.
Sometimes you require permission from the TrustedInstaller account to update certain system files or settings, even though you would normally utilize an Administrator account to conduct such operations. If not, you might receive the To make modifications to this folder error, you need TrustedInstaller’s access.
Although it will require additional steps and you might end up breaking some system configurations, you could follow the procedures to alter the component’s ownership. You can utilize a third-party application like AdvancedRun to do specific activities that require you to execute Command Prompt as TrustedInstaller.
This tutorial will show you how to open the Command Prompt on Windows 11 using the TrustedInstaller account.
Run Command Prompt as TrustedInstaller on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you will need to utilize a third-party program like AdvancedRun if you need to run a command with the TrustedInstaller permissions.
Note that this is a third-party program and that it is provided in its current state. You should only use it at your own risk, even if it performs as promised.
Install AdvancedRun
Follow these instructions to install the AdvacnedRun app:
The OpenNirSoft website.
Save the AdvancedRun (64-bit) file to your computer by clicking the Download link at the bottom of the page.
The advancedrun-x64.zip file should be double-clicked.
To extract all, click the button.
To extract, click the button.
You can use the tool to execute commands as a different user after you’ve finished the steps.
Run as TrustedInstaller
Follow these instructions to launch Command Prompt as a TrustedInstaller in Windows 11:
OpenFile Explorer.
The advancedrun-x64 folder will open.
To start the application, double-click theAdvancedRun.exe file.
In the Run Mode setting, choose the Command Prompt option.
In the Run as setting, pick the TrustedInstaller option.
Press the “Run” button.
After completing the procedures, you can use Command Prompt to execute commands that require TrustedInstaller privileges in order to modify settings or carry out particular tasks.
You can launch PowerShell as TrustedInstaller from the launch Mode setting, even if the tutorial concentrates on Command Prompt.