How to elevate Perl process using UAC

Question

Suppose I have a script that needs to read information from places that normal user is not permitted to read (e.g. other users\' folders).

Currently all I can do is

Answer 1

If you're ok with launching through a shortcut, you can use the following:

1. Create a shortcut to perl.exe

2. Edit the shortcut.

   1. On the Shortcut tab, change "Target" to

      "c:...\bin\perl.exe" "c:...\script.pl"

   2. [Optional] On the Shortcut tab, change "Start in" to the path of the directory in which your script resides.

   3. On the Shortcut tab, click "Advanced", then check "Run as Administrator".

There's a tool called "runas", but I can't seem to get it to work without asking you for Administrator's password.