How to Use Sudo for Windows
To use Sudo for Windows, simply insert “sudo” at the beginning of the command you wish to execute with administrator privileges. For example, if you intend to run the command “ipconfig /flushdns” as an administrator, you would enter “sudo ipconfig /flushdns” in your console window.
Since sudo grants elevated permissions to the specified process, a prompt will appear requesting confirmation before proceeding.
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.