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How to Run Cmd as Administrator in Windows 8

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There is no conventional Start Menu in Windows 8 like to that of in Windows 7, which shows  programs and files while typing in the search box, if you want run command as administrator in Windows 8, here is how you can do that.

cmd prompt opened with admin previlages

Most easiest method in Windows 8: Quickly Open Elevated Command Prompt with Win+X, A Shortcut

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

apps results for cmd

3.cmd appears in the left pane, right-click on it and click on Advanced at the bottom and select run as administrator

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 the C Drive

Now from File menu, select Open Command Prompt > Open Command Prompt as Administrator

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  3. JB says

    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.

    • Robert Frailey says

      I happen to have a CMD shotcut attached to my Taskbar and found that I could right click and run as administrator.

  5. sionathan says

    @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. ;)

  7. Hassan says

    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.

  8. Joe says

    No you just need to right click in the bottom left of the screen and you will get the admin menu.

  10. TATAR says

    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

  11. Shantel says

    you can also go to the bottom left hand side of your start screen and right click….you will see all of your options

  15. Max says

    Thanks, recently used this for a problem I was having on Windows 10. I can’t believe the process I need just for Developer Mode!

  17. Tom Walker says

    This one worked for me, thanks.

    Open Windows Explorer or My Computer ,and Open the C Drive

    Now from File menu, select Open Command Prompt > Open Command Prompt as Administrator