There is no conventional Start Menu in Windows 8 like to that of in Windows 7 which shows programs and files while typing on the the search box, if you want run command as administrator in Windows 8 here is how.
Running command Prompt with Admin Privileges in Windows 8
1. Press Win key +F for metro search UI to appear
2. Click on Apps and type cmd in the search box under Search for Apps and press enter
3, cmd appears on the left pane, right-click on it click on Advanced at the bottom and select run as administrator
Command prompt window opens running with admin privileges appears as shown on top in the screenshot.
Update 06/01/2012: Even easier method, follow the instructions below
Open Windows Explorer or My Computer and Open C Drive
Now from File menu select Open Command Prompt>Open Command Prompt as Administrator
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AWESOME! Thanks
Thank you
For some reason, my windows 8 developers preview doesn’t allow a cmd window (it is grayed out). Any hints? I am trying to enable the net framework 3.5.1
Thanks.
JB did you do your updates in windows 8 could be that
@JB — you have to select a drive before trying to open a shell session. Click on the C: drive icon and then try it again.
It finally showed up 3minutes later. Dunno why.
Yup, all updated.
Another easy way for easy shortcut to most commonly used items is win key + x
There you can do a lot, including opening a command prompt as an admin.
No you just need to right click in the bottom left of the screen and you will get the admin menu.
Thanks, Hassan. I learnt something new.
hi
when i right click on start menu to run command prompt,its not running!!!
also,cmd not running in metro when click cmd run as administrator?
when i right click my computer,not running “manage”.
how solving it?
tnx