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Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut

How to Create a Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut in Windows 7
Published by Brink
02-09-2009
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How to Create a Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut in Windows 7

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This will show you how to create a shortcut that will open a elevated command prompt that with administrator rights in Windows 7.
Note   Note
When you use the Elevated Command Prompt shortcut, you may be prompted to click on Yes or enter the administrator account's password depending on your UAC settings.
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You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to use this shortcut.

EXAMPLE: Elevated Command Prompt
NOTE: Notice how the elevated command prompt opens to C:\Windows\System32 and not C:\Users\(user name) as the default command prompt without administrator rights.
Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut-elevated_command_prompt.jpg



OPTION ONE

Download the Shortcut
1. Click on the Download button below to download the
Elevated_Command_Prompt.zip file.
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2. Click on Save and save it to the desktop.

3. Right click on the zip file and click on Open.

4. Extract the Elevated Command Prompt shortcut to the desktop.

5. Right click on the Elevated Command Prompt shortcut and click on Properties.

6. Under the General tab, click on the Unblock button and on OK. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: If there is not a Unblock button there, then the shortcut is already unblocked. Continue on to step 7.
Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut-unblock.jpg
7. Move the shortcut to where you like for easy use.

8. When done, you can delete the zip file if you wanted to.




OPTION TWO

Manually Create the Shortcut
1. Right click on a empty space on the desktop and click on New and Shortcut. (See screenshot below)
Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut-right_click.jpg
2. Type in the location C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe and click on the Next button. (See screenshot below)
Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut-step1.jpg
3. Type in the name Elevated Command Prompt and click on the Finish button. (See screenshot below)
NOTE: You can type in any name that you would like to use for the shortcut though.
Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut-step2.jpg
4. Right click on the new Elevated Command Prompt shortcut on the desktop and click on Properties.

5. Under the Shortcut tab, click on the Advanced button. (See screenshot below).
Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut-properties.jpg
6. Check the Run as administrator box and click on OK. (See screenshot below)
Elevated Command Prompt Shortcut-advanced.jpg
7. Click on OK. (See screenshot below step 5)

8. Move the shortcut to where you like for easy use.
That's it,
Shawn



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09-25-2009   #1
jychan28


Windows 7
 
 


It does not work!

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09-25-2009   #2
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


Hello Jychan,

I'm not certain by what you mean. What part does not work? Are you doing this while logged on to a administrator account?
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11-14-2009   #3
goyta


Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
São Paulo, Brazil
 
 


There is an easier way: I copied cmd.exe to the same folder (System32) as cmd2.exe. In the "Compatibility" tab, I set it to run as Administrator for all users. Then I created a desktop shortcut for it and that was all.
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11-14-2009   #4
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


Hello Goyta,

I'm not sure if that would be easier or not. Plus, that file would not be updated by Windows Update if one became available for it. I'm happy that it works for you though.
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11-14-2009   #5
goyta


Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
São Paulo, Brazil
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Brink View Post
Hello Goyta,

I'm not sure if that would be easier or not. Plus, that file would not be updated by Windows Update if one became available for it. I'm happy that it works for you though.

It was just the idea that occurred to me at the time, and it certainly works. But you are right about the Windows Update issue, and I will resort to the method suggested here. Thanks for posting it!
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11-14-2009   #6
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


You're most welcome Goyta.
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05-28-2010   #7
Nelly


Windows 7 Home Premium
 
 


Hello All,
I tried this and it worked but now it gives the message "Access is denied"
A little help needed please.
Nelly
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05-28-2010   #8
Brink


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 beta
Texas
 
 


Hello Nelly,

Are you logged in as an administrator when using this shortcut?
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05-28-2010   #9
Nelly


Windows 7 Home Premium
 
 


Hello Brink,
Yes I believe so. I checked my user account and it has "Administrator" underneath my user name.
Thanks for the quick reply.
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