Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out how to run scripts with admin privileges on my AD-joined Windows device. When I check my user info with 'whoami', it shows DOMAINusername, indicating that I'm logged in with my AD account, which unfortunately doesn't have admin rights. I need to run some scripts that require elevation, but each time it prompts me for local admin credentials. I've been given a local admin account (something like admin.myname) along with its password, but I'm unsure how to format the username correctly when using 'runas' or entering credentials in Windows. I've tried different formats, but I keep getting an incorrect username/password error. Can anyone help me out? Thanks!
4 Answers
I've had success with some command line tricks too. You might want to try using `Get-Credential` in your scripts. It'll prompt for the right credentials in a clean way, helping you elevate properly. Here's a quick example to get you started:
```powershell
$Admin = Get-Credential -Credential "$env:computername"
Start-Process -FilePath 'C:WINDOWSSystem32WindowsPowerShellv1.0powershell.exe' -Verb RunAs -Credential $Admin
```
This will get you an elevated session without too much hassle!
So for a local admin account, the format you'll need is either `.username` or `COMPUTERNAMEusername`. Just remember, local admin rights only apply on your specific machine, so you won't have access to domain-level actions with that account.
Exactly! The context of the username is crucial. It's always best to double-check with your team for any specific instructions on this.
I've been using gsudo for my elevation needs. It's pretty handy! You just type in `.localadmin` and you can execute commands without constantly entering the password. It caches the credentials for ease, but remember, it does have its risks since it opens a communication channel between different process integrity levels.
If you're still stuck, make sure the credentials match the type of account you're using. For local access, use the formats mentioned earlier. Also, consider checking if your account might actually be a domain account instead—using a UPN format might be necessary.
Nice tip! Using `Get-Credential` really streamlines the process. Just be cautious with error handling in case anything goes wrong!