Apr 3, 2024 · We’ve covered several ways to fix .BAT files that won’t run in Windows 11 or 10, like using a registry fix, turning on Command Prompt access, and adjusting your antivirus settings.

Aug 2, 2023 · Here is a way to automatically elevate a batch file that requires elevated privileges to run correctly. This is equivalent to choosing "Run as Administrator" by right-clicking a batch file.

It's trivially easy to screw up your system by making batch files no longer work properly--simply right-click, "Open with", "Choose default program", and then whatever you choose, if you leave "Always …

Jun 10, 2025 · After upgrading to Windows 11, .bat files no longer execute on double-click. Instead, nothing happens. Prior to the upgrade, these files opened and executed normally in Command …

Aug 22, 2023 · On my Windows 10 PC I'm trying to open a command prompt but nothing happens, regardless of how I try to do it. Trying from the start menu, from the actual .exe in C:\Windows, from …

Jan 31, 2024 · This tutorial will show you how to reset and restore the default app association of a file type for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A default app is the program that Windows …

Jun 16, 2023 · Batch files are handy for getting things done quickly, but sometimes they don't work as intended on Windows.

Dec 14, 2023 · We use BAT files to launch Chrome with a certain URL. It reads like such: When I open this from the .bat file on the desktop, it will flash on screen but not open Chrome. It won’t even …

Jul 27, 2018 · I've been getting this error for every single .bat file I open. It goes like this: Windows cannot find 'C:\Users\User\Desktop\mybatfile.bat'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then …

May 22, 2025 · Fix '.bat won't open' issue with our step-by-step guide. Learn to troubleshoot batch file errors, overcome executable hurdles, and resolve Windows script problems.