I have batch script the I need to run as an administrator, I created a VBscript wrapper that calls a runas and runs my batch file, however the batch file is not being elevated high enough on Windows 7 and Vista, it works fine on XP. The batch script needs to create a folder in Program files, and copy the necessary files, install several programs, as well as make several registry key changes. If I am logged in as a user with admin rights, right click on the batch file and select "Run as Administrator" the batch works fine. Using the VBscript to elevate the rights, it installs the programs, but when it comes to creating the folder in Program files\Program data and Registry edits, it fails. Is there any way to script so I can elevate the batch file to the same level as selecting "Run as Administrator?
Set objShell = WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell")
objShell.Run("runas /user:domain\user \\unc\location\Install.bat"), 1, True
WScript.Sleep 100
oShell.Sendkeys "password~"
Another issue, I am having with the script is that it will not send the password, I have to type it manually to test.
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