Use the Elevated Command Prompt with Windows 8.1 and10
If you install agents on the endpoints that run Windows 8.1 and 10, you must run the command prompt in
Elevated Command Prompt
mode.- Click theStartmenu.
- In theSearch programs and filesfield, entercommand prompt.TheCommand Promptprogram appears in the results list.
- Hold the Shift key and right-click theCommand Promptentry in the results list. Select eitherRun as AdministratororRun as different user.
- If you selectedRun as different user, enter the credentials for a user that has administrator privileges.
- To initiate the Elevated Command Prompt mode on Windows 8.1/10
- Display the Command Prompt.
- In Desktop mode, right-click on the Windows icon and selectCommand Prompt (Admin), then click theStartmenu.
- In Metro mode, entercmdin theSearch programs and filesfield.
- Hold the Shift key and right-clickCommand Promptin the results list.
- SelectRun as Administrator.