A batch file includes the commands to be executed by Command Prompt in Windows 10 (and older versions). However, you’ll require administrator privileges for your batch file to run some commands in the Windows Command Prompt. In this article, let’s look at how to enable the "Run As Administrator" option for a batch file in Windows. This simple trick will save your efforts of using the right-click to enable the "Run As Administrator" command prompt every time. How to Run a Batch File as Administrator in Windows 10? We’ll be using Windows 10 to show the process of automatically running a batch file with Windows admin rights. However, the method works on older versions, including Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, as batch files have existed for a long time. Follow the steps mentioned below. 1. Right-click on your batch file. 2. Click Create Shortcut 3. Right-click on the shortcut files and click on Properties . 4. In the Shortcuts tab , click on Advanced . 5. Check the ‘ ...