Microsoft Releases Sudo for Windows: Run Elevated Commands from Unelevated Terminals
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Summary
Microsoft has released 'Sudo for Windows,' a tool that allows users to run elevated commands directly from unelevated terminal windows. The tool is available for Windows 11 builds 26045 and later, and can be enabled through the Windows Settings app on the 'Developer Features' page. The project is not a fork of the Unix/Linux sudo project, as Windows and Linux have fundamentally different permission systems and command line experiences. The repository serves as a place for users to report issues and file feature requests for this new Windows development tool.
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The 'Inbox' version of sudo is available for Windows 11 builds 26045 and later.
Everything about permissions and the command line experience is different between Windows and Linux.
This project is not a fork of the Unix/Linux sudo project.
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