Making CMD run as administrator mode automatically
Problem
I like to do a Win+R+ CMD + Enter but it doesn't run the command prompt in "administrator mode". I am aware that I can "right-click" run as admin, however I was wondering is there anyway to make the CMD run automatically in administrator mode? (usually most of the things that I need to do with CMD …
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Set CMD to Always Run as Administrator
The Command Prompt (CMD) does not run in administrator mode by default due to Windows User Account Control (UAC) settings. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized changes to the system. However, users often need administrative privileges for various commands, which necessitates running CMD as an administrator.
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Create a Shortcut for CMD
Right-click on the desktop or in a folder, select 'New', then 'Shortcut'. In the location field, type 'cmd.exe' and click 'Next'. Name the shortcut 'Command Prompt' and click 'Finish'.
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Modify Shortcut Properties
Right-click on the newly created 'Command Prompt' shortcut and select 'Properties'. In the Properties window, click on the 'Shortcut' tab, then click on the 'Advanced' button.
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Set to Run as Administrator
In the Advanced Properties window, check the box that says 'Run as administrator'. Click 'OK' to close the Advanced Properties window, then click 'Apply' and 'OK' in the shortcut properties window.
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Test the Shortcut
Double-click the 'Command Prompt' shortcut you created. You should see a User Account Control prompt asking for permission. Click 'Yes' to confirm and the Command Prompt should open with administrative privileges.
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Pin to Taskbar (Optional)
If you want easy access, right-click the 'Command Prompt' shortcut and select 'Pin to taskbar'. This allows you to quickly launch CMD as an administrator from the taskbar.
Validation
To confirm the fix worked, open the Command Prompt using the shortcut you created. You should see 'Administrator: Command Prompt' in the title bar, indicating it is running with elevated privileges.
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