The System32 folder contains all the operating system files and some critical files of various software installed on your Windows computer.

Dear Lifehacker, I'm familiar with the Unix command line on Linux and OS X, but I've recently switched to Windows and the Command Prompt (cmd.exe) feels, well, kind of crappy. How can I make it a ...

If I jump to a command prompt on my 2003 server I can't just type the ping command. I have to either go to the Windows\system32 folder and type the command ...

An elevated PowerShell prompt will now open. You can tell it is elevated as the starting directory will be C:\Windows\System32 and the window title will be 'Administrator: Windows PowerShell'.