Here is a handy Windows Vista tip to allow you to administer Vista from the command line more easily. Create a new or copy a shortcut to either the command prompt or the new PowerShell on your desktop. Right click it for the options menu, then select the “Shortcut” tab if it is not already. Click the “Advanced” button near the bottom:

Now, check the “Run as administrator” box, and select “OK” on the two option dialogs.

You will be prompted to allow your new command prompt administrator access when you run it.

Savvy users will realize that this can be done to other shortcuts as well. You can use this whenever you need to automatically run an application with administrator privileges.