Running Batch files as Admin or UAC Y/N

[DrDOS]

Hello,

I'm having an issue running batch files. It may be just a quirk of how Vista works but it has been inconsistent. One time it works and then it don't.

For example, SET command in batch file vs command prompt
So when I use some (or one) SET commands in a batch file, nothing gets set. When I use the same variables at a command prompt, all is as I expect.
UAC is off and I'm the only Admin.
Examples are:
SET UA=1
SET UB=2
SET UC=3
SET UD=4
SET UABCD=1234
What am I doing wrong here?

Are there are any rules when running either a .BAT or .CMD files? I used them in previous OSes and got used to them. Maybe I need to switch to something else?

I need something native and I don't want to buy any programming software. I am on a fixed income so trying to be creative with what's there.

Using Vista HB SP2.

Thanks a bunch! :D

 

[Yard Dog]

Hello, i was looking in several areas to see what might be causing your issue, i did find this one discussion concerning batch files and Vista : http://www.vistax64.com/vista-general/189308-how-do-i-get-batch-file-run-vista.html
Seems you are not only one having issues with this. see if this might help you out while i search for more info.

 

[townsbg]

You probably need to right click and select run as administrator which requires that UAC be turned on (which I recommend anyway).