Log in to another network user in Command Prompt (cmd)
To log in to another network user in Command Prompt (cmd), you can use the `runas` command. Here's how to do it:
1. Open Command Prompt:
- Press `Windows key + R` on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
- Type `cmd` and press Enter. This will open Command Prompt.
2. Run Command as Another User:
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command:
```
runas /user:<username> cmd```
Replace `<username>` with the username of the user account you want to log in to.
3. Enter User Password:
- After executing the command, you will be prompted to enter the password for the specified user account. Type the password and press Enter.
4. Authenticate:
- If the entered password is correct, a new Command Prompt window will open, logged in as the specified user.
5. Execute Commands:
- You can now execute commands in the new Command Prompt window under the context of the specified user.
Using the `runas` command allows you to run programs or Command Prompt sessions under a different user account while logged in to your current user account. This can be useful for troubleshooting or performing administrative tasks that require elevated privileges.
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