Fix Elevated permissions are required to run DISM on Windows (2025 Updated)
Fix Elevated permissions are required to run DISM on Windows (2025 Updated)
Command Used
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
When you run the DISM command on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer, you may get the Error: 740 – Elevated Permissions are required to run DISM output. This post offers the most applicable fix to this error on your system.
“Error 740: Elevated permissions are required to run DISM” is a common issue encountered by Windows users when attempting to execute the Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) without the necessary administrative privileges. This error often occurs even when the user believes they are running an administrator account.
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DISM is a powerful command-line tool in Windows used for various maintenance tasks, including system repairs and updates. Due to its capability to make significant system changes, running DISM requires elevated permissions, meaning it must be executed with administrative rights to function properly.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.