SUDO for Windows
Without a doubt Microsoft likes to attract attention of everyone and this time it has generated surprise for both its fans and Linux lovers, since in the most recent news that has been released it took both parties by surprise. And in an announcement published on his blog, Microsoft confirms the future incorporation of the famous Linux command "SUDO" in Windows 11.
Thus, Microsoft has confirmed that SUDO for Windows is coming. Microsoft mentions that this new feature is especially practical when it comes to managing the system.
The command SUDO is known to Linux users and macOS because it allows you to start processes with the rights of another user or root rights. The “SUDO” command, short for “superuser do,” It is primarily used on the command line when a user requires administrative access to the system. This is typically used to install or update software, as well as make changes to system files. Users who are not part of the sudo user group on a given system cannot run the command, which limits their ability to view or modify the rest of the files on the system.
sudo for windows
Microsoft released the first Windows Server 2025 Insider Preview last week and soon after was leaked in an even more advanced version, which according to users, report that this version includes some new features in development, among which The presence of the Windows sudo command stands out.
We're excited to announce the release of Sudo for Windows in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052! Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to run elevated commands directly from a non-elevated console session. It is an ergonomic and familiar solution for users who want to raise a controller without having to first open a new elevated console.
Using this SUDO feature will now not only be common practice for Linux users, but will also provide administrators with greater control over the execution of commands with elevated privileges. In fact, over the years, the sudo command has helped make Linux a more secure system than Windows.
The advantage of using SUDO for Windows users, whether on Windows Server or other versions, lies in the ability to elevate the privilege level without opening a command prompt or a Windows terminal window separately. Depending on the options available in the preview, commands run with SUDO could automatically open in a new window or be run inline. This eliminates the need to “right click and run as administrator” in most cases, simplifying the process for users.
Obviously, everything related to permissions and the command line experience is different between Windows and Linux. This project is not a fork of the Linux sudo project nor is it an adaptation of the project. Instead, sudo for Windows is a Windows-specific implementation of the sudo concept.
As the two are completely different applications, you will find that certain elements of the Linux sudo experience are not present in Sudo for Windows and vice versa. Scripts and documentation written for Linux may not be able to be used directly with Sudo for Windows without some modifications.
How to enable sudo for Windows?
For those interested in enabling sudo on Windows, one of the essential requirements is to be on Preview Build 26052 and just do the following:
- Go to the Settings page in Windows.
- Navigate to the “For Developers” section.
- Activate the “Enable sudo” option.
It is important to mention that when elevating a process with SUDO a UAC dialog box will appear to confirm the elevation. Once confirmed, the process will be elevated based on the selected configuration.
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