COMMAND Prompt with ADMINISTRATOR Privilages in Windows Vista

In Windows Vista, every program executes with limited rights and results in a lot of restriction for some basic programs. So, if you type cmd.exe in the start menu search box it will load with some restrictions.

Due to the restricted operation, some of the commands are unable to run or got access denied error.

Here are the ways to launch the command prompt with administrative privileges :

Way 1 :
Open Start Menu.

Go to accessories Locate the command prompt under accessories.

Right Click on its shortcut then select "Run as Administrator".

Way 2 :
Click on Vista Start.

Select Run & Type in “Cmd” (without quotes) in the Run Menu Search Box.

You will see a msg “This task will be created with administrative privileges”.

Click on OK.

Way 3 :
Open start menu by clicking the start button.

Now type “cmd” in the start menu search box or in run.

Press Shift+Ctrl+Enter to lauch command prompt with administrative privileges.

Way 4 :
Open start menu by clicking the start button.

Now type “cmd” in the start menu search box or in run.

Simply enter : runas /user:administrator cmd

Enjoy!!!.