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RunAs as a different user
In Windows, you can use the runas
command to run a program or command prompt as a different user. The runas
command allows you to execute a process with different user credentials, provided you have the necessary permissions. Here's how you can use runas
to run a command as a different user:
Open a Command Prompt: Launch the Command Prompt by pressing
Win + R
, typingcmd
, and pressing Enter.Execute the
runas
command: Use the following syntax to execute a command as a different user:bashrunas /user:DOMAIN\Username "Command"
Replace
DOMAIN
with the domain or computer name (or simply use.
for the local computer),Username
with the username of the desired user, and"Command"
with the command or program you want to run.For example, to run PowerShell as a different user on the local computer, you can use:
bashrunas /user:.\Username "powershell"
Enter the user's password: After executing the
runas
command, you will be prompted to enter the password for the specified user. Enter the password and press Enter. If the provided credentials are correct, the command prompt or program will launch under the specified user context.
Note: It's important to exercise caution when using the runas
command as it grants the specified user permissions to access resources and perform actions on the system. Make sure you have the necessary rights and permissions to run commands as a different user.
Additionally, be aware that the runas
command does not support running graphical applications with elevated privileges. If you need to run a GUI application with different user credentials, you may need to explore alternative solutions such as using third-party tools or PowerShell scripts.
Remember to substitute the appropriate domain, username, and command in the runas
command based on your specific requirements.