Windows Command: runas

This is the Runas command for windows. Which allows you to launch a program under a different account within windows. Sometimes useful for installing applications. You can run it from the command prompt which more useful that way. Or run it directly from the run dialog. You can specify most any program you want it to run as another user. Even launch a command windows “cmd.exe”

runas.exe /noprofile /user:[domain\username] "notepad.exe"
or
runas /profile /user:[domain\username] "cmd.exe"

You will then be prompted for the password for the designated user. it will be masked.

Note: the domain can also just be the name of the computer if you are using a local account.

So, this is not my usual topic for a post. However sometimes, I find it useful to post computer stuff I need to use occasionally. Post like this are really just notes for me. but I guess someone else might find the useful as well.