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# [Privilege Escalation: Windows Privilege Escalation (TryHackMe)](https://www.sharonjebitok.com/privilege-escalation-windows-privilege-escalation-tryhackme?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This article will cover the Windows Privilege Escalation write-up under the Jr Penetration Tester on THM. Introduction During a penetration test, you will often have access to some Windows hosts with an unprivileged user. Unprivileged users will hold...

May 11, 2025 · 36 min read · sharonjebitok.com  
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## Responses 1

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[Taji Abdullah](https://hashnode.com/@TajiAbdullah)

[Jun 7, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/privilege-escalation-windows-privilege-escalation-tryhackme/6820caafb076ac71aea1b6c8/comment/6843aef5cd7ff82a128e526e)

Ive been following for a while now. You are no joke with the write ups! Feel free to check my blog when you get time.

[Jebitok](https://hashnode.com/@w1t3r)

[Jun 7, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/privilege-escalation-windows-privilege-escalation-tryhackme/6820caafb076ac71aea1b6c8/comment/6843aef5cd7ff82a128e526e#reply-6844825cc0c1b149a6253111)

Thank you, this means a lot. I will definitely be checking your blog often

[Taji Abdullah](https://hashnode.com/@TajiAbdullah)

[Jun 7, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/privilege-escalation-windows-privilege-escalation-tryhackme/6820caafb076ac71aea1b6c8/comment/6843aef5cd7ff82a128e526e#reply-684484dacefb63c2fe77922b)

[J3bitok](https://hashnode.com/@w1t3r) I appreciate you