Got it. Since you're not seeing the "Run as Administrator" option when typing "cmd," let's dig a little deeper into some alternative solutions and troubleshooting steps:
### 1. Check User Account Type
- Make sure that your account is an administrator account. You can check this by going to:
- **Settings > Accounts > Your info.**
- It should say "Administrator" under your username. If it says "Standard user," you'll need to switch to an admin account to get the proper permissions.
### 2. Alternative Access Method via File Explorer
- You can access the Command Prompt as an administrator through File Explorer:
1. Open **File Explorer** or press `Win + E`.
2. Navigate to `C:\Windows\System32`.
3. Locate `cmd.exe`, right-click on it, and select **Run as administrator**.
### 3. Via Windows Recovery Environment
If you're still stuck and can't access Command Prompt properly, you might try accessing it through the Windows Recovery Environment:
1. Restart your PC.
2. As your computer restarts, press `F8` or `Shift + F8` to access the **Advanced Boot Options**. This doesn't work on all systems, so if it doesn’t, let it boot normally and then attempt a Power Cycle.
3. If you can’t access this screen, try to force the recovery environment by interrupting the booting process (turning your PC off three times in a row while it’s booting).
4. Once you access the Recovery Environment, navigate to **Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt**.
### 4. Create a New Administrator Account
If the above methods fail, creating a new administrator account can help:
1. Open **Settings** (press `Win + I`).
2. Go to **Accounts > Family & other users**.
3. Under **Other users**, click on **Add someone else to this PC**.
4. Follow the prompts to create a new account and ensure you make it an administrator.
### 5. Repair Windows Installation
If you're still facing issues, it might be worth considering a repair installation of Windows, which can be done using an installation media (USB/DVD). This allows you to repair Windows without losing your files.
### Final Thoughts
It seems like you're facing a bigger issue that could be associated with user permissions or something funky going on with the system. If you're still hitting walls, don’t hesitate to seek professional assistance—they can dive deeper into your system settings.
Let me know what you try, and I’m here to help with whatever else you may need!