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How to Run or Open Command Prompt in Windows 8 as Administrator

Sep17
2011
9232 Commentshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.windows8geek.com%2F2011%2F09%2Fhow-to-run-or-open-command-prompt-in-windows-8-as-administrator%2FHow+to+Run+or+Open+Command+Prompt+in+Windows+8+as+Administrator2011-09-17+21%3A21%3A19Win+Geekhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.windows8geek.com%2F%3Fp%3D923 Written by Win Geek

Command Prompt is an essential tool in Windows OS to tweak and change system settings. It also exists in Windows 8. As Start Menu in Windows 8 has been changed, you might face difficult in finding it.

Launch Windows Explorer from Start Menu or Desktop.command prompt windows 8 1 How to Run or Open Command Prompt in Windows 8 as Administrator

Now, browse to any disk drive. InĀ  this example, it is “C” drive.

Go to “File” Menu at top and hover at “Command Prompt” then select “Open Command Prompt as administrator”.command prompt windows 8 2 How to Run or Open Command Prompt in Windows 8 as Administrator

Alternatively, you can find it in Apps. To do so, press Windows Logo key + Q and select Apps. Command Prompt is listed under “A-C” section.command prompt windows 8 3 How to Run or Open Command Prompt in Windows 8 as Administrator

Right click on it and App Bar will appear at bottom. Go to “Advacned” and run it as Administrator.command prompt windows 8 5 How to Run or Open Command Prompt in Windows 8 as Administrator

You can also launch Command Prompt by browsing to the location C>Windows>System32. From here, you can also create a shortcut to desktop or pin it to Start menu or Taskbar.command prompt windows 8 5a How to Run or Open Command Prompt in Windows 8 as Administrator
If at any point, UAC asks for permission, proceed by choosing “Yes”.command prompt windows 8 6 How to Run or Open Command Prompt in Windows 8 as Administrator
Let us know in comments if there is any problem encountered.

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