Windows Server 2008, "The requested operation requires elevation"

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Sorry for the newbe question, but I'm a developer who hasn't touch a Windows Server in years. A recent project has required me to setup and configure a development VM running Windows Server 2008, IIS 7, and SQL Server 2008 Express. I need to run commands in the command window and get the following message:

"The requested operation requires elevation"

Reminds me of SUDO in Ubuntu, what's the command to elevate?

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 18 '09 at 21:54

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This is a stab in the dark, but can you right click on the command icon, and select "Run as" and select an account with administrator privileges?

answered Jul 18 '09 at 21:54

Matt Simmons

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I'm trying to run a command – craigmoliver Jul 18 '09 at 21:58
oh, nevermind, I get it – craigmoliver Jul 18 '09 at 22:00
I right clicked and found "Run as Administrator", and that worked, thanks! – craigmoliver Jul 18 '09 at 22:01

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 18 '09 at 21:58

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After you type cmd in the "run" box you can press Ctrl-Shift-Enter.

answered Jul 18 '09 at 21:58

Adam Brand

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This works if you type a command in the *"Search programs and files"* box on the Start Menu, but it most definitely does NOT work at the "run" dialog box. – Skyhawk Sep 30 '11 at 01:16

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 18 '09 at 22:46

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Alternatively, just run the command prompt itself as Administrator, and you won't need to worry about needing elevation. You will, however, need to worry about having it.

answered Jul 18 '09 at 22:46

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