Run() doesn't run a program on another drive

[NotAviable]

Hi all,

I have a strange behaviour with Run() function, I had a script that suddenly ceased to work.

It called a program on another drive, already mounted. Function returns 0, @error 1, @extended 193.

Local $res=Run("J:\other\folder\myprogram.exe", "")

 

If I launch the program clicking on its exe file it opens normally, and so using a link.

I tried creating a symlink on drive C, and passing by this escamotage Run() works.

Local $res=Run("C:\anotherfolder\myprogram.exe", "")

 

Using a normal link (on C) and launching it with ShellExecute it also works.

Local $res=ShellExecute("C:\someotherfolder\myprogram.lnk")

 

(I also tried using FileChangeDir() or setting working directory as suggested in another thread, but it donesn't work too)

 

Maybe it was a Windows Update, or a change in policies by administrators, I don't know.

 

Someone has a clue?

Thank you,

 

Edited September 15, 2023 by NotAviable
better explanation

[NotAviable]

I found this topic, where SmOke_N suggests this code:

ShellExecute("Drive Leter:\PathToYahooDirectory\YahooMessenger.exe")

 

Only 2 points:

1. I find it strange that one day it suddenly stopped working (I haven't changed AutoIt version)
2. it's a solution, but non intuitive, I think I should use Run()

If you feel this topic should be closed it isn't a problem, but I would appreciate if there's an explanation.

Thank you

Edited September 15, 2023 by NotAviable
small correction

[OJBakker]

The most likely cause of your problem is not setting the working directory for the program.

Try:

Local $res=Run("J:\other\folder\myprogram.exe", "J:\other\folder")

 

[NotAviable]

Thank you, it doesn't work. It works only if it is on disk C

If it is on another disk it doesn't work, even setting working directory (being that of the executable, as in your example, or in another one, Documents folder under C).

What I haven't said is that other partition, where executable is, in mounted (it is an encrypted volume), but I don't think this is a problem, because program can normally be launched if I double click on it (or use a link).

Yes, what is strange is that it suddenly stopped working, that's very strange. Thank you anyway

Edited October 1, 2023 by NotAviable