User Account Control (UAC)
Windows 7 (and Windows Server 2008) introduced the concept of User Account Control (UAC). With UAC the administrator does not run with administrative permissions except when he/she explicitly requests it for a specific task. Requesting permissions is called elevating the task.
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How to Open an Administrative Console
To open an elevated administrator command console, use the following procedure:- Click on the Start Orb (lower-left)
- Navigate to All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt.
- Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
- A popup message box will appear, Windows needs your permission to continue. Click on Continue.
This will open an elevated administrator command console. You can verify
that the console is elevated by looking for the word
