In this article, I will show you how to configure your computer to start PowerShell with administrative privileges every time you log on to your computer.

Run the Code

Copy the code below in your PowerShell Session or PowerShell ISE. Once copied, run it. The code was tested on Windows Server 2016.

$Action=New-ScheduledTaskAction -Execute "powershell.exe"
$Trigger=New-ScheduledTaskTrigger -AtLogOn
$Set=New-ScheduledTaskSettingsSet
$Principal=New-ScheduledTaskPrincipal -UserID "$env:username" -LogonType Interactive -RunLevel Highest
$Task=New-ScheduledTask -Action $Action -Trigger $Trigger -Settings $Set -Principal $Principal
Register-ScheduledTask -TaskName PowerShellAtLogon -InputObject $Task

After executing, review your work in the graphical user interface (taskschd.msc). That looks good.

Log off and log on to check if it works.

See also

For further information about Scheduled Jobs see also: How to schedule software installation with PowerShell

If you want to monitor PowerShell, activate logging: Monitoring Windows PowerShell: Enable Module Logging