How to "Start Application" as Administrator?

[kkl]

Is there a way for "Start Application" to launch the target program with administrative privileges? I have a short batch script saved as a .cmd file. It does not work correctly when launched by Start Application. I've also found that it is unsuccessful when run from a standard CLI session, but works correctly when run from a CLI started with "Run as Administrator". The only command being used is devcon.exe (enable and disable). Can someone help? Thanks.

[Pako]

It is strange that no one answered you.
It's so easy:
1. Here you download PsTools by Mark Russinovich
2. The downloaded file unzip and the file psexec.exe put to the directory where you have EventGhost installed
3. Into your macro insert Python script action with this code

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appPath = 'notepad.exe'

from subprocess import Popen, SW_HIDE
args = ['psexec.exe','-u','<USER>','-p','<PASSWORD>']
args.append(appPath)
Popen(args, creationflags = SW_HIDE, shell = True)

4. Instead of notepad.exe enter the path to your exe file
5. Of course, you also need to replace the strings <USER> and <PASSWORD>

Pako

[kkl]

Pako, thanks very much for taking the time to detail how to do this. Your example appears to work. Easy? Only for someone with superior knowledge!

[Siutsch]

Hi.

I have the same problem after changing vom Windows 7 to Windows 8.1

Can it be that the script only works for programs (*.exe) but not for Batch Scripts (*.cmd)?

Siutsch.

[bskchaos]

You can try creating a Task with admin privileges and then create a shortcut to start the task.
schtasks.exe /run /tn "task"

[kkl]

You can try creating a Task with admin privileges and then create a shortcut to start the task.
schtasks.exe /run /tn "task"

A belated thank you very much. I just tried your solution and it works great.