How to open Command Prompt on Windows with admin rights
In the latest version of Windows, Command Prompt (CP) option was removed from context menu when users right-click on Windows button at the left-bottom corner. It is replace with Windows Powershell. This has led many to think they are the same program but they are not, actually. To prevent you guys making a mistake, in this post, I will guide how to find and open CP on the latest builds of all Windows versions, one by one.
Step 1: Click on the Windows Start button (in the top left corner).
Step 2: Search for “cmd”.
Step 3: Right-click on and run the command prompt as administrator.
Note: To make sure that you do it exactly, please see the title of command prompt window.
If you would have any questions or concerns, please leave your comments. I would be glad to explain in more details. Thank you so much for all your feedback and support!
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Hi am using the 22H2 version of windows 10 pro 32bit and can’t seem to activate it
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Is there any 365 office key (for android) that works? I ve tried KMS activation method… but doesn´t work. Can anyone help? Thanks
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This is how I open CMD as admin. After typing CMD, I press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER on keyboard.
your 365 office key does’t work
is Not working
O meu aqui tentou ativar segui todos os passos mais deu erro, apareceu escrito erro na entrada
Hi! I am Saba. Please tell whole process. I want to activate ms office 2016. what to do after running cmd as administrator?what is the next step?
unning cmd as administrator online, automatic do the activation.
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C:\Users\steph>if exist “%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office15\ospp.vbs” set folder=”%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office15″
C:\Users\steph>if exist “%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office15\ospp.vbs” set folder=”%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office15″
C:\Users\steph>if exist “%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14\ospp.vbs” set folder=”%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14″
C:\Users\steph>if exist “cd /d %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office14\ospp.vbs” set folder=”cd /d %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office14″
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:VYBBJ-TRJPB-QFQRF-QFT4D-H3GVB
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
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Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXT
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /sethst:kms8.msguides.com
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /setprt:1688
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /act
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>if exist “%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office15\ospp.vbs” set folder=”%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office15″
C:\Users\steph>if exist “%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office15\ospp.vbs” set folder=”%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office15″
C:\Users\steph>if exist “%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14\ospp.vbs” set folder=”%ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office14″
C:\Users\steph>if exist “cd /d %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office14\ospp.vbs” set folder=”cd /d %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft Office\Office14
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:VYBBJ-TRJPB-QFQRF-QFT4D-H3GVB
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /inpkey:YC7DK-G2NP3-2QQC3-J6H88-GVGXT
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /sethst:kms8.msguides.com
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /setprt:1688
Microsoft (R) Windows Script Host Version 5.812
Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Input Error: Can not find script file “C:\Users\steph\%folder%\ospp.vbs”.
C:\Users\steph>cscript %folder%\ospp.vbs /act
KMS activation method, only allow one Office Program in the same PC.
If fail in activate, you must uninstall the key first before retry activation.
In the task bar propreties, there is a option to disable to replace the Powershell shorcut by the old CMD one in the win+X menu . I cant be more precise sorry cause my windows is not in english… in french : Désactiver “Remplacer Invite de commandes par Windows PowerShell dans le menu, lorsque je clique avec le bouton droit sur le bouton Démarrer ou que j’appuie sur la touche Windows+X”
But the fastest way to always be in admin is to s***w that s****d UAC…
success thanks sir
Thanks,Guang!!
tried to activate but it displays an error message”connection to KMS server failed”
Will this work with a macbook pro? My student account just expired.
Sorry, here all method is only work on PC and Laptop. macbook pro is not MIcrosoft product, that is the reason why is not work for activation.
i have done exactly the same steps with windows 10 and they have failed to be activated.Excel have failed to be activated
KMS activation method must run with admin right online.
Without Windows activation success first, don’t try activate Office program.
same problem
while running that file in cmd cmd closing fastly with out showing results
one trick is to add PAUSE to the end of your batch file, which will prompt the user to press any key. Until the user presses any key, the window will remain open instead of closing automatically.
Hi, Guang.
I’m trying to activate my Windows and I’ve tried the 2 methods, but always get a message saying my version is not supported. I’m doing everything the way you said, running with admin rights and connected to the internet. Any suggestions? By the way, how can I know if my admin rights are without restrictions?
Thank you very much! =)
Greetings from Brazil!
If you can create another admin ID with the admin Id you using, that meant your admin ID is without restriction.
please let me know how to get a free licene key for microsoft office 365
Powershell does the same task for CMD, however it contains more powerful commands within windows.
Using powershell as administrator will do the same as cmd for administrator.
Hello Guang: There’s a question about Windows 10 Pro I have. Can you tell me why traybar clock doesn’t show seconds in it? instead these are showed within the calendar when you click date under the clock. This is a screen capture of what I say.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AskzQ59DLi4_vy5bQk42ojqIjQT8
Google: How To Add A Second Clock To Windows 10