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    Is there a command to activate admin cmd while already in normal cmd?
    Arrogance
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    You can launch a new elevated Command Prompt window with "powerShell -Command Start-Process cmd -verb RunAs". You cannot launch a new elevated prompt in the same window.
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    When I click manage account on my admin account, it says manage another account and change password. What is going on?
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    Press the Windows key (Image titled Windowsstart.png) + S at the same time. This opens Windows search.
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    How do I undo run as administrator?
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    Restart your command prompt and it will no longer be an administrator terminal.
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    Will doing this allow me to open downloaded files to my computer?
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    Yes. You need to have administrator privileges to open certain files that downloaded, such as ones not from trusted publishers.
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    How can I find my product key? I am running Windows 8.1.
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    While Command Prompt is open as an administrator, type in this command: wmic path SoftwareLicensingService get OA3xOriginalProductKey
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