Is it possible to automate this process?

I remember writing very, very simple batch files in the days of DOS to automate a process, but can a batch file be used to start a program from a user account to an administrator mode?

I always run in a user account and would like to create a shortcut on the desktop, so that when you double click on it, it starts the program as an administrator.

For instance, I have an icon on the desktop of a program when in my user account. I hold down the shift key, right click on the icon to get the - run as - command in the right click menu. I then enter the user name and password, click OK and the program opens as an administrator.

Is it possible to automate this process with a batch file or other software placed on the desktop?

 

Hi Jaws,

Sure it's possible (usually as long as you can think it). Create Process As User is a console based app that handle's password automation.
Quick .bat setup, something like this:

The use of lwop in place of lwp may or may not have side effects depending on how a particular application was written. In accordance with the MS help for runas, Joe also states possible "funk" when NOT loading a profile. I chose to err on the safe side incorporating lwp (successfully executing dfrg.msc from a limited user account on XPHome), though the choice on which to employ is up to you. The program itself contains additional, simple encryption functionality.


GF

 

I have always used Batch files in all versions of Windows up to XP
and never had a problem.

However, if you do not write the batch file correctly you may get problems.

 

Hey GF,

Thanks for the response and the link. I'll give it a go. Also thanks for the start with the quick .bat setup, been a long time ago since even thinking about batch files.