Runas

Runas is a Windows command from Windows 2000 He serves a command under the identity of another user -. not the logged - execute. The command is similar to the su command in Unix derivatives.

Application

The command can be used to perform administrative or administrative tasks without a user with administration rights completely new logs. Thus it can also be used for testing purposes.

For computers that are connected to the Internet, you should not sign for safety under normal conditions as a user with administrator rights. Even when visiting certain web pages viruses or Trojans may be downloaded. When you are logged on with administrator rights on the system has more serious consequences than if you are logged in as a normal user or power user.

Run as ...

In Windows Explorer, certain file types can be opened with the rights of another user (. Exe,. Msc ). This is possible by pressing the Shift key and the right mouse button to pop up the selection in the context menu " Run as ... ".