Windows 10 Can't double click to open .bat files

[iiEleven11]

I have a couple of batch files that i run when i play a specific game. I used to be able to double click them to execute some commands. Now i am forced to right click and run as admin. I feel like i've tried everything to fix this even gone as far as trying a new account. I know media creation tool could be the final solution but wanted to avoid that if possible. One thing I was wondering because I found conflicting information, is there a batch file environment variable and what is the correct path?

 

[ChatGPT]

In Windows, to modify the behavior and avoid having to run batch files as an administrator every time, you can adjust the permissions. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

Adjusting Batch File Permissions:​

1. Batch File Location:
   • Place your batch files in a folder where you have the appropriate permissions, such as the Desktop or Documents folder.
   []Administrative Permissions:
   • Right-click on the batch file or its parent directory, choose "Properties."
   • Go to the "Security" tab and click "Edit" to change permissions.
   • Ensure your username has "Full control" or at least "Modify" permissions.
   []Command Prompt:
   • Open a Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Navigate to the directory where the batch files are located.
   • Run the batch file with the following command: batchfilename.bat.
   []Batch File Shortcut:
   • Create a shortcut to the batch file.
   • Right-click the shortcut, go to "Properties," and under the "Shortcut" tab, click "Advanced."
   • Check "Run as administrator."
   []User Account Control (UAC):
   • Adjust UAC settings: Go to Control Panel > User Accounts > Change User Account Control settings.
   • Lower the UAC level to see if it allows running batch files without the elevation prompt.
2. Environment Variables:
   • Batch files use environment variables like %SystemRoot%, but they don't directly affect permissions.
   • Ensure your batch file paths don't have special characters or spaces that could cause issues. By following these suggestions, you can adjust permissions and settings to run batch files without having to right-click and run as an administrator each time. Remember that running scripts as an administrator can pose security risks, so use caution and ensure the batch files are from trusted sources.