Executing batch file as administrator changes working directory

hey guys,
I already posted this question on the msdn-forums and they sent me here. I hope, you can help me.
My situation: I have a java program which I compile with exe4j. exe4j adds some nice features so I can install the program as a service with the command "myexe.exe /install"
I put that command in a batch file (more user friendly).
The problem: Only administrators can install services (in Win 7). But if I run the batch-file as administrator, the working directory changes to the system32-directory and I get an "command not found"-error.
The question: How can I solve this? The only solution I know at the moment is setting a environment variable at installation time that points to the install-location. Is there another way?
Thx for your help in advance

With runas you in fact logon to another seesion. So cmd is started with his own starting directory (being where it is located, system32).
I would recommend never to rely on the working dir for a batch file or script, but to always include the full path to the needed command/executables. If needed you can use environment variables to get the pathes of user-customised folders (for example the %usersprofile% variable).
Using .lnk files (normal shortcuts) you can specify the working dir to start in if you would really need that functionality.
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