Using Windows 8.1, UAC disabled. I have a script that sets up some static ARP entries. It needs elevated privileges and no user interaction. I accomplish this by creating a shortcut to it and setting it to run as administrator.
This needs to run on startup. Currently I do this by placing it in the Startup folder of the start menu (via explorer as Windows 8 has no traditional start menu).
However, it does not run on startup. I have discovered that Windows 8 simply ignores anything in the Startup folder that runs as administrator.
How do I run this on startup as administrator?
I also tried setting it to start via the task scheduler, but same result. Tasks that run elevated are ignored.
The user account has administrator privileges but is not "administrator" or whatever.