How to Enable Sudo for Windows
For developers excited about ‘Sudo for Windows,’ the process is easy. Follow these simple steps to enable ‘Sudo for Windows’ on your Windows 11 system:
Step 1: Go to “Windows Settings”
Open the Windows Settings app on your device. You can do this by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear-shaped icon, or simply pressing the ‘Windows key + I’ shortcut.
Step 2: Go to the “For Developers Page”
Inside the Windows Settings app, find and click on the “Update & Security” section. From there, select the “For Developers” tab in the left-hand menu.
Step 3: Toggle the “Enable Sudo” Option
Once on the ‘For Developers’ page, look for the “Enable Sudo” option. Slide the toggle to the ‘On’ position.
Step 4: Find and Explore the Three Modes
After enabling ‘Sudo for Windows,’ you get access to three modes for running applications.
Step 5: Save Changes
Don’t forget to save your changes by clicking the ‘Apply’ or ‘Save’ button, ensuring the ‘Sudo for Windows’ feature is activated.
Microsoft is bringing Linux’s Sudo command to Windows 11
Microsoft persists in its embrace of Linux, solidifying Windows as a welcoming environment for developers.
Microsoft continues to succeed with Linux by bringing the popular ‘sudo’ command to Windows 11. The introduction of ‘Sudo for Windows’ is specifically for developers, giving a solution for running elevated tools directly from an unelevated console session. This move follows Microsoft’s previous actions, including shipping a full Linux kernel in Windows 10 and incorporating Linux features.
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