OH3 Windows 10 executeCommandLine can't run batch files

[rossko57]

@skifou

what do you mean exactly by “are you running openHAB as a service? this seems to make a difference here”

As you found, it makes a difference. That’s the extent of my knowledge.

@skifou

Does it means I have to write it differently when OH3 is started as a service?

Doubt it, this must be about Windows user permissions and/or ability to run in foreground.

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