Elevate

by Johannes Passingv1.0

jpassing.elevate

Last updated Apr 28, 2026

elevate -- start elevated processes from the command line

Install with winget

$ winget install --id jpassing.elevate --exact --version 1.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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Installers · v1.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	zip	-		Direct
x64	zip	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Frequently asked questions

How do I install Elevate on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id jpassing.elevate --exact --version 1.0. winget downloads the installer from Johannes Passing and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Elevate silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id jpassing.elevate --exact 1.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall Elevate via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id jpassing.elevate --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Elevate's Apps & Features entry.

Is Elevate free?

Elevate is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/jpassing/elevate) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Elevate work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Elevate directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Elevate up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id jpassing.elevate --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Elevate from microsoft/winget-pkgs.