In past versions of the Windows, the Command Prompt would typically not allow you to run any of your Windows programs that require a graphical user interface.

It is possible to open a Command Prompt with Administrator privileges that allows you to run any command that you wish, even those that require elevated privileges. Here's how to open a ...

The How-To Geek technology weblog highlights an incredibly handy Windows Vista feature that opens a command prompt in any system path through a simple shortcut: Shift-Right-click.