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

For some programs setting the super secret __COMPAT_LAYER environment variable to RunAsInvoker will work.Check this :

set "__COMPAT_LAYER=RunAsInvoker"
start regedit.exe

Though like this there will be no UAC prompting the user will continue without admin permissions.