Introduction In the Windows operating system, the runas.exe command is a powerful tool that allows users to run programs with different user credentials. This feature is particularly useful in scenarios where administrative privileges are required to execute a specific task. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how to use runas.exe in Windows 11, highlighting its importance and providing practical examples.

Examples:

1. Basic Syntax: The basic syntax of the runas.exe command in Windows 11 is as follows:

   runas [/profile] [/env] [/netonly] [/savecred] [/smartcard] [/showtrustlevels] [/trustlevel] /user:<UserName> "<Command>"

   Here, the /profile option specifies that the user's profile should be loaded, /env allows the current environment to be used instead of the user's, /netonly indicates that the user's credentials will be used only for remote access, /savecred saves the credentials for future use, /smartcard prompts the user to use a smart card for authentication, /showtrustlevels displays the trust levels available on the system, and /trustlevel specifies the trust level of the program being run.

2. Running Programs as Administrator: To run a program as an administrator using runas.exe, follow these steps:

   • Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell with administrative privileges.
   • Type the following command, replacing <ProgramPath> with the path to the program you want to run:

     runas /user:Administrator "<ProgramPath>"

   • Press Enter and enter the administrator password when prompted.

3. Running Programs as a Different User: If you need to run a program as a different user, use the following command:

   runas /user:<UserName> "<ProgramPath>"

   Replace <UserName> with the username of the desired user and <ProgramPath> with the path to the program.