run-as-admin 1.7.9

This script provides a simple way to execute a file as an administrator on Windows systems.

run-as-admin

Introduction

This script provides a simple way to execute a file as an administrator on Windows systems. It utilizes the RunAsAdmin class to handle the execution and logging of commands. By running a file as an administrator, it bypasses the usual User Account Control (UAC) prompts.

Installation

You can install run-as-admin via pip:

pip install run-as-admin

Example Usage

Install

import os
from run_as_admin import RunAsAdmin

# Define the file path of the executable
file_path = "C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe"  # Replace this with the actual file path

# Define the path for the log file
log_file_path = os.path.join(os.getcwd(), "execution_log.log")

# Create a RunAsAdmin instance
runner = RunAsAdmin(file_path, True,log_file_path)

# Execute the file as administrator
runner.execute()

Parameters

• file_path (str): The path to the executable file you want to run.
• logging (bool): Set to True if you want to keep log, False otherwise.
• log_file_path (str, optional): The path to the log file where execution details will be saved. If not specified, execution_log.log file will be created in current directory.

Reminder

If you do not want the UAC prompt to appear when executing the file, you can adjust the User Account Control settings. However, it's important to note that disabling UAC entirely for administrators can pose security risks.

Local Security Policy

In the Local Security Policy settings, navigate to:

Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options

Adjust the behavior of the User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode. Disabling this policy will effectively disable UAC for administrators, but it's not recommended for security reasons.

Dependencies

• Python 3.x
• Windows operating system

License

Copyright (c) 2024 Barno Chakraborty

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