exe will not execute when I run my script

[midiman]

Hi I am trying to execute an exe located on my C:\. When i try to run it from my script it will not open.

I am using Run commang with the follwing path ("C:\AR\Risk.exe")

If I manually click on the exe I get a UAC message saying "Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?" Yes or No

What could be causing this exe to not run when I run my script.

[mistersquirrle]

I don't know what could be causing it not to run, I've had some strange things happen with the run command. Try using ShellExecute() and see if that works

[99ojo]

I don't know what could be causing it not to run, I've had some strange things happen with the run command. Try using ShellExecute() and see if that works

Hi,

try #RequireAdmin at the beginning of your script.

;-))

Stefan

[mistersquirrle]

Ah, yeah, #RequireAdmin was another thing that I was thinking of, but I couldn't remember it at the time. Doesn't that prevent the script from running if it's not an admin account?

[99ojo]

Hi,

if you start the script and you are not admin, the admin logon dialog should appears.

@midiman

What could be causing this exe to not run when I run my script.

You already answered this question.

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I get a UAC message saying "Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer?" Yes or No

This is normal behaviour, if UAC (User Account Control) is switched on and your program needs administrative rights for execution.

;-))

Stefan

Edited February 10, 2010 by 99ojo

[midiman]

Thanks

#RequireAdmin at the top of the script worked.

[midiman]

When the UAC prompt comes up.

How do I set the focus to yes and then send an enter?

Thanks

[Melba23]

midiman,

Think about what you are asking for a moment.

What would be the point of a UAC dialog if you could click it programatically ?

M23

[99ojo]

Indeed....

[midiman]

I know but this is annoying.

The program is an add on for excel and I want to automate it. Because I need to install it on over 100 machines.

So I am going to have to accept the UAC every time?

Thanks

[Melba23]

midiman,

So I am going to have to accept the UAC every time?

As I said above, what is the point of UAC if the user does not have to decide whether an action should take place ot not?

M23

[mistersquirrle]

you could try making the script turn off UAC, add it's self to the start up list, restart (for UAC to take effect) do it's thing, then reset UAC, and take its self off the start up list, and restart... just a suggestion, may/may not work

[Melba23]

mistersquirrle,

Do you really think that will work?

As the Prime Minister is wont to say at Question Time: "I refer the Honourable Member to my previous answers". UAC protects itself just as much as any other critical area - it would not be any use otherwise.

M23

[mistersquirrle]

Meh... I thought it was worth a mention. I seem to remember being able to run some script to disable UAC without it bothering me... I don't use UAC cause it's annoying and it serves no purpose for me (since I don't run random AWESOME-PROGRAM.EXE, and such)

UAC's lame

[midiman]

I,m new to this and this is my first script. Lets keep things simple lol.

So how can I do this?

When the first install page opens I am presented with a next or cancel option.

What would I use to press enter on the next button which has the focus.

I am using :

#requireadmin

Run("C:\AR\5Pro.exe")

WinWaitActive("5Pro for Excel - InstallShield Wizard","&Next >")

Send("!n")

But it's not working