.bat file not running in IIS 8.5 - Windows Server 2012 R2

Raja Rajan

Hi,

We are migrating the server from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 R2. We have configured the application in IIS8.5 and provided required permissions. But the batch files (.bat) are not running in the application. We able to run the batch file manually from command prompt and it is executed.

We configured the application in Network Service identity and given permissions for the application.

We use the below Code for running the batch file.

Dim targetDir = "C:\inetpub\wwwroot\TestApp\Batch Files"

p = New Process()

p.StartInfo.WorkingDirectory = targetDir

p.StartInfo.FileName = "runme.bat"

p.StartInfo.Arguments = String.Format("AAC-Sharp Console application")

p.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = False

p.Start()

p.WaitForExit()

It is working fine in Windows Server 2008 R2. But not in Windows Server 2012 R2.

Could anybody suggest what needs to be done if any specific. We need to complete this as soon as possible. Waiting for response. Thanks again.

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Raja Rajan7y ago
I reviewed the link. We configured the application in Network Service identity and already given full permission to the folder for this user.

I found changing the identity to LocalSystem would help. But mentioned it as not a safe approach. Since it will change the permission for whole application. How about trying this?..
Amit Gupta7y ago
Read this link https://stackoverflow.com/questions/8414514/iis7-does-not-start-my-exe-file-by-process-start/8414869#8414869
Raja Rajan7y ago
I tried the below options, still no luck.

1. Commenting WorkingDirectory and given full batch file path in Filename property.
2. Commenting Arguments property. Making process.StartInfo.UseShellExecute = False and process.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = True
Major concern was no error occurring for any modifications. All the codes are executed without result.

I doubt some permission issue is restricting to execute the batch file. Since the code was working fine in Windows Server 2008 R2.
Amit Gupta7y ago
Can you try putting the full path of the file in filename property and remove the workingDir property.
Raja Rajan7y ago
I have checked with process.ExitCode and it returns 1, which means some issue while executing the batch file. I am unable to find the exact problem in it. Could anybody suggest any solution.
Raja Rajan7y ago
Hi, I tried your suggestion. I had commented the CreateNoWindow property and placed PAUSE command in bat file. But the command window not opened as well as no error occurred. Also all the further lines executed.
Amit Gupta7y ago
I suggest you to check whether it is running or not by commenting the createNoWindow property, so that you can see that window. Moreover, put a command at the end of your bat file named pause. This will make the command window open and wait for the user to press enter. Do try above and you will find the root issue
Raja Rajan7y ago
Hi, Thanks for your response. I have put the code inside the try catch block. It is not throwing error as well as the batch file seems to be not running. I checked the task manager whether any execution happening, but no luck.
Amit Gupta7y ago
Is it running and not executing internal commands or it is not running the bat files?