Access to Administrative Tools in Win 10

By Sophia | Last Updated April 11, 2025

When Windows users open resources to repair server fault, customize inner core settings and do other operations, they may need to visit Administrative Tools frequently, but few users know exactly the path of it, so we offer some ways to find Administrative Tools.

• What Are Administrative Tools in Windows 10?
• Way 1: Find Administrative Tools From Settings
• Way 2: Search Administrative Tools From Cortana
• Way 3: Open Administrative Tools from Control Panel
• Way 4: Open Administrative Tools via File Explorer
• Way 5: Catch Administrative Tools from Powershell
• Way 6: Access Administrative Tools via Command Prompt

What Are Administrative Tools in Windows 10?

Administrative Tools are a collection of system utilities that include:

• Computer Management
• Event Viewer
• Performance Monitor
• Services
• Task Scheduler
• Local Security Policy
• Windows Memory Diagnostic

These tools help IT professionals and advanced users maintain and optimize system performance.

Way 1: Find Administrative Tools From Settings

Step 1: Begin at start menu, click the Settings option.

Step 2: Choose the System block in the top-left side of Settings window.

Step 3: Find and click option About in the left side of window, then scroll down the right side of window and find Related settings item and choose the first sub-item Additional administrative tools.

Way 2: Search Administrative Tools From Cortana

Step 1: Type Administrative Tools in cortana, and click it to open Administrative Tools windows.

Way 3: Open Administrative Tools from Control Panel

Step 1: Press Win+ X key combination, choose the Control Panel at the coming menu.

Step 2: In Control Panel window, set the mode of View by to be Small icons, find Administrative Tools option in the first link.

Way 4: Open Administrative Tools via File Explorer

Step 1: Open File Explorer.

Step 2: Navigate to the following path: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools.

Step 3: Press Enter to access the folder. Then you can choose the tool to open.

Way 5: Catch Administrative Tools from Powershell

Step 1: Open the Run dialog box by pressing Win +R keys and type powershell in it. then click OK.

Step 2: Type control admintools in powershell command box and click Enter.

Way 6: Access Administrative Tools via Command Prompt

Step 1: Launch Command Prompt as administrator.

Step 2: Enter the command line: control admintools and press enter.

Now the administrative tools are displayed here. You can open either one you like.

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