More common way to start a program as administrator from the Windows 7 Start Menu/Orb is to

1. click the start orb
2. type the search text ie part of the command or program you want to start
3. when you see it found in the list at the top,
4. RIGHT-click on it and choose ‘Run as administrator’

Mostly mouse.

If you want a way to do it by keys, it’s similar but uses keys strokes on the keyboard (see also image below):

1. type CTRL+ESC
   • this brings up the start orb via keys on the keyboard; equivalent to clicking on the start orb
2. type the search text ie part of the command or program you want to start
3. when you see it found in the list at the top,
4. type CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER
   • this will start the program as Administrator, usually prompting you for approval (if UAC is on)

Here’s what it actually looks like.

I hope this tip speeds you through your work day.

References:

• Michrosoft technet: “Start a Command Prompt as an Administrator”
  • at url: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc947813(v=ws.10).aspx