If you need to run the command prompt as an Administrator then your instant reaction will probably be to reach for the Start menu. Before becoming annoyed a microsecond later when you remember it's no longer there.

It's good to see that Microsoft have provided a simple alternative, then - just click the File menu in Explorer and click Open command prompt > Open command prompt as administrator.

And while you're there, make note of the other advanced new options also on that menu: you can open a new window in a new process, open Explorer, and even delete your Recent Places and Address Bar histories with a click.

From:techradar.com

If you need to run the command prompt as an Administrator
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- just click the File menu in Explorer and click Open command prompt > Open command prompt as administrator.
Or on desktop: Press Windows key + X

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The Win + X opens the Power Users Menu which then gives you access to many of the Maintenance Tools in Win 8 CP. You can also access Run and Search from here. Take a look at this valuable asset.