Oct 8
Technical

Keyword: Command Line, Run as Administrator, cmd, cmd.exe, Privillage mode, "The requested operation requires elevation"

How to run command line (cmd.exe) under Microsoft Windows Vista as Administrator?

sometime when you type a command on Command Line windows, you may got the message "The requested operation requires elevation". That is because the process which you want to start needs Administrator permission, here is the way to start command line as Administrator

Method 1: No Right-click mouse needs

  1. Wins-Key
  2. Type "cmd", it will show cmd.exe in program list DO NOT ENTER
  3. Ctrl+Shift+Enter
  4. You will got UAC that cmd request Administration permission
  5. Continue
  6. Done

Method 2: Right-click mouse needs

  1. Click at Windows Logo
  2. Click All Program > Accessories > and Hold your mouse at "Command Prompt"
  3. Right click and select "Run as Administrator"
  4. You will got UAC that cmd request Administration permission
  5. Continue

  6. Done
source: Petri

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