With UAC (User Account Control) enabled in Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 you will often find the need to run a command prompt using the “Run as Administrator” option. Using the typical method of Start –> Run and typing ‘cmd’ does not allow you to run as administrator.
However, you can now use the search box to start a cmd session as administrator:
- Open your Start menu and type ‘cmd’ in the search box. Then rather than just hitting enter, use Ctrl + Shift + Enter.
- The User Account Control dialog box will be shown requesting permission.
- Use Alt + ‘C’ (Continue) in Windows Server 2008 or Alt + ‘Y’ (Yes) in Windows 7 to continue.
Your cmd prompt will then be open with administrative privileges.
