Working with Windows 7 I found the quick way to an elevated administrators command prompt was Windows key + R to open the Run box, type cmd then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter. In fact I used this method for most thing I wanted to run as administrator.
This method does NOT appear to work with Window 8 … this is where the Windows 8 haters start to scream … but the solution is as simple.
There are several ways to elevated command prompt in Windows 8 my preferred method from the Desktop is:
Press the Windows key to return to the start screen.
Type cmd
Command Prompt will return already selected
You now press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
Say yes to the UAC prompt
You are returned to the desktop with an elevated command prompt in no more time than it took in Windows 7.
It would be nice for the transition from 7 to 8 if Windows Key + R then Ctrl+Shift+Enter worked or did I miss the memo and it should!!!
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