How to Open a Command Prompt at Boot in Windows 8

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This will show you how to boot to a elevated command prompt at startup in Windows 8.

EXAMPLE: Command Prompt at Boot in Windows 8







Here's How:


1. Do step 2 or 3 below for how you would like to open a command prompt at boot.


2. Boot from your Windows 8 installation DVD or USB thumb drive, or ISO file if in a virtual machine.

A) Press Shift + F10 when you are at the Install Windows screen.





B) Go to step 4.

OR


3. Boot to the System Recovery Options screen.

A) Click on the Troubleshoot option. (see screenshot below)






B) Click on Advanced options. (see screenshot below)





C) Click on the Command prompt option. (see screenshot below)






D) If prompted, select and click on a listed administrator account that you want to log in as. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: You will only see this if you used the F8 option to boot to recovery options, and not if you booted from your Windows 8 installation media. Standard user accounts and domain accounts on the computer will not be listed.






E) Type in the password of the selected administrator account, and click on Continue. (see screenshot below)

4. The elevated command prompt at boot will now open.



That's it,
Shawn

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