Always run a command prompt as Administrator
You can run a command prompt or any application as an administrator by right-clicking it and then clicking Run As Administrator. If you always run an app as an administrator, you can usually change a setting to automatically elevate privileges.
You have to follow different steps to always run the command prompt as an administrator:
1. Click Start. Type Command. Right-click Command Prompt, and then click Properties.
2. On the Shortcut tab, click Advanced.
3. Select the Run as administrator checkbox.
4. Click OK twice.
Now, when you launch a command prompt from the Start menu, UAC will prompt you for administrative privileges.
For more information, read the Windows Vista Resource Kit (co-authored by your very own Tony Northrup). Got a question for Tony? Send an e-mail to qa@vistaclues.com.
Posted: December 15th, 2006 under Administration, Productivity, Security.
Comments: 3
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Comment from Rob
Time: February 24, 2008, 12:40 pm
Thanks !
Comment from what?
Time: December 9, 2008, 8:19 pm
there is no “shortcuts” tab when right clicking the command prompt window and going to properties
Comment from Sue
Time: December 10, 2008, 3:04 pm
I get the run as administrator box but it is in grey so I cannot click on “run as administrator” – how do I get it from grey so I can stop getting the EULA up every time. Thanks
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