Open the command prompt with elevated permissions in the current folder

On Windows, from pre, when asking for a Command window to open (command prompt) with elevated privileges, this opens in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. This option is not very useful. To change folder you have to type a bunch of paths of your hard drive .

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But with the arrival of , 8.1 and 10, to open it commant prompt directly to the folder you want can be done very easily through the . Just follow the steps below:

1. Open the folder you want in File Explorer

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2. Go to File Tab -> Open Command Prompt -> Open Command Prompt As

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3. Say "Yes" to the UAC confirmation and you are ready!

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An even faster way is to add the "Open Command Prompt as Administrator" item directly to the Quick Access Toolbar. Right-click on the previous command and select "Add to Quick Access Toolbar". You will then be able to open it with a single click from any folder you have opened in File Explorer.

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That's it.

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