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 ...

Command Prompt commands let you manage your computer, move files, start apps, and more just by typing.

Shutdown is the main command—this doesn't change. The -s flag tells the computer to shut down, though you could use -r to restart or -l to log off after the timer instead.

Learn how to copy files using Command Prompt (copy and xcopy). You can also use parameters to perform some specific tasks while copying.

You can open the Command Prompt on a PC by right-clicking the Start icon, by searching for it, or by opening the Windows System folder.

The Microsoft FCIV is a free tool capable of calculating and creating hash values and checksums. This tip gives step-by-step instructions on how to use this tool.