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TestQA1
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3 years ago
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Running powershell file as admin from JS

Hi,   I have a below line in my javascript function in test complete, which runs the ps1 file. WshShell.Run("powershell -file \"" + pathvar + "\\My Tests\\PickupTest.ps1\"") Now the problem is th...
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  • groovyguy's avatar
    groovyguy
    8 years ago

    Without setting up and using multiple data sources, the only other way you'd likely get this is writing a custom groovy script. That would give you complete granular control. 

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Kitt
Regular Contributor
3 years ago

You can add Powershell as a TestApp and set RunAs to Admin: [TestComplete reference]

 

You can also add some lines of code to your PowerShell script to elevate your user privileges automatically (on UAC-enabled systems) - [examples]