Events

[VascoVicenza]

Hi, in a Task in the Events section I would like to launch the DEFRAG of the HDD where I have backed up with a Batch (.BAT) file, but the command requires it to be run as Administrator. Is there a way to request it when entering the command?
Greetings

[cobian]

This would need the user to be able to click on the elevation prompt when is time for the backup. Not very practical.

[gvd]

It's tricky but you can try this :

• create a scheduled task that launches defrag and runs even when the user is not logged in. Enter user/password but do not enter schedules for this tasks. It will never run automatically.
• create an "execute and wait" event
  • select C:\Windows\System32\schtasks.exe
  • enter following parameters : /run /tn "Task_name_of_defrag_task"

This should do the trick and, afaik, it is the only way to run an executable without having to click on the elevation prompt.

Have fun.

[cobian]

You could also disable UAC at all (which perhaps is not a good idea) but...

[JtDodd]

I''ve had great luck by creating a shortcut to the Batch File e.g.(filenamehere.bat)
==> Right click on the created shortcut "Properties"
==>select "Shortcut" Tab
==>select "Advanced" button
=> enable "Run as administrator" checkbox.

Jim;)

[cobian]

[packal28]

I''ve had great luck by creating a shortcut to the Batch File e.g.(filenamehere.bat)
==> Right click on the created shortcut "Properties"
==>select "Shortcut" Tab
==>select "Advanced" button
=> enable "Run as administrator" checkbox.

Jim;)

I have tried your method but on my computer the option "Run as administrator" is grey and I can not change it. Is there any way to change it?

[cobian]

Perhaps you have disabled UAC? In that case the Administrator option should be disabled I think.