Top "Runas" questions

runas is a Windows command which allows a user to run a specific program under the credentials of another user.

Runas Error: Unable to Acquire Password

I'm trying to start visual studio 2010 from command prompt using 'RUNAS' so that I can run it as a different …

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run cmd.exe as administrator in a script

I have a script that I need to run as Administrator just as I would right click on cmd.exe …

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Run new process as different user in vb.net

I'm currently using a homegrown method to run a process as a different user in Vista, and I can't escape …

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How can I make the installer Run as admin

My application has an installer built in installshield. But for proper working of installation process in vista Win 7 etc. the …

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How do I make a console app always run as an administrator?

I have a console application that was developed to be called by a erp software. They call my app inside …

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Run explorer.exe as Administrator user within Windows 7

I have the Windows 7 operating system, and I have administrator user credentials stored (known in advance). I know we can …

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Using runas command to remotely logging into SQL Server

I am stuck at this point using the runas command. I am trying to log into a remote SQL Server …

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How to use RunAs Cmd to Launch Explorer, Windows 8

any idea why this is not working? runas.exe /user:Administrator "cmd /c explorer" it returns: Windows cannot find the …

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Windows CMD Batch File Run A Command as Administrator

I have a batch file where I want to run some commands, but not all of them as administrator. I …

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How do you request administrator permissions using NSIS?

I am quite new with NSIS. I am trying to request administrator permissions in order to run the installer, as …

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