7z SFX-Creator

I was having problems running batch files so I decided to rename the file .cmd and see if it would execute. I added the required "setlocal EnableDelayedExpansion" to the top of the new .cmd file but it displayed a "privileges" error.

I have copies of numerous programs that convert BAT to EXE, but most require multiple inputs and options to generate an EXE file. For something simple, I wanted a way to convert a simple BAT to EXE without having to select multiple options and configurations.

I did some research and located on OLD 7zip utility that provided a clean, simple and quick method of converting a simple .bat or .cmd file to an EXE. The old, outdated and unsupported utility is called "7z SFX CREATOR". I discovered that the utility only requires THREE files and two of the outdated 7zip program files that it includes (7z.dll and 7zG.exe) can be easily updated to the latest 7zip versions.

This little utility creates good EXE files from .bat or .cmd and requires only THREE options: the SOURCE file, the TARGET file and the TYPE of output: installer(run a file) or archive (dont run a file).

Since EXE files automatically run with privileges-the EXE I created worked perfectly.

Clean, simple, uncomplicated and efficient. That's all I wanted in a BAT to EXE utility. I am glad someone was smart enough to create this utility-I hope he continues to supply efficient little utilities like this one.

This is currently embedded into the 7zip application, so if you want to use it just download vanilla 7zip and select the "Create SFX archive" option

Although discontinued, this was perfect for my needs. The resultant .exe when run by the user, unpacks to a temporary folder and executes desired program with Admin privileges. When user exits the program, it deletes the temporary files from the temp folder. Best of all, unlike WinRar SEs, it does not trigger any false positives on AV engines.