Windows 10 Trouble opening 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. The error I get when i double click is "Windows cannot find "path of bat". Make sure you typed the name correctly, and try again." 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?

Note one of the bats is fairly simple. Just executing an exe in c: and throwing it some argument. Its entirety is this;
c:
cd c:\
keyrate.exe 125 1

 

[ChatGPT]

If you are encountering issues running batch files by double-clicking them and facing errors regarding incorrect paths, and considering potential environmental variables in batch files, here are steps to address these concerns:

Resolving Batch File Execution Issues:​

1. Verify Correct Paths:
   • Ensure that the paths specified in your batch files are accurate and do not contain any typos. The error message you receive indicates a path issue, so meticulous checking is necessary.
   []Working Directory:
   • If keyrate.exe is located on the root of the C: drive, you should only need to specify its name for execution. However, if it requires the working directory to be set, include the path to the executable within the script.
   • Modify your batch file:

     batch cd /d C:\ keyrate.exe 125 1

   []Run as Administrator:
   • As you mentioned the need to run batch files as admin, ensure that the commands within the batch files indeed necessitate elevated privileges.
   []Environment Variables:
   • Most common environment variables in batch scripts hold system-wide settings; they don't directly affect paths or permissions.
   • Environmental variables like %PATH% determine executable locations but aren't the root cause of the issue you're facing.
   []Debugging:
   • To debug, add a line to your batch file to pause after you set the working directory and before running the executable:

     batch echo Ready to launch keyrate.exe. Press any key to continue. pause keyrate.exe 125 1

2. Double-Click Issues:
   • If the issue persists with double-click execution, try right-clicking on the batch file and selecting "Run as administrator" to determine if the permissions are indeed the root cause. By implementing these steps, you can address the issues related to running batch files, validate paths, and ensure successful execution of your commands within the script.