How can I auto-elevate my batch file, so that it requests from UAC administrator rights if required?

Question

I want my batch file to only run elevated. If not elevated, provide an option for the user to relaunch batch as elevated.

I\'m writing a batch file to set a system v

Answer 1

Using powershell.

If the cmd file is long I use a first one to require elevation and then call the one doing the actual work.

If the script is a simple command everything may fit on one cmd file. Do not forget to include the path on the script files.

Template:

@echo off
powershell -Command "Start-Process 'cmd' -Verb RunAs -ArgumentList '/c " comands or another script.cmd go here "'"

Example 1:

@echo off
powershell -Command "Start-Process 'cmd' -Verb RunAs -ArgumentList '/c "powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File C:\BIN\x.ps1"'"

Example 2:

@echo off
powershell -Command "Start-Process 'cmd' -Verb RunAs -ArgumentList '/c "c:\bin\myScript.cmd"'"