pythonwindowsrunas

.py file is not a valid Win32 application error

I am trying to run a .py script with the Runas command but I get the following error:

193: C:\temp\module1.py is not a valid Win32 application.

My command is:

runas /user:domain\username "C:\temp\module1.py"

I am unsure why this error is being thrown and every SO post I have read has not helped.

What exactly does this message mean and how could I resolve it?

Solution

  • I have no experience with runas, but based on your current command, Try either

    runas /user:domain\username python "C:\temp\module1.py"

    Or

    runas /user:domain\username /path/to/python.exe "C:\temp\module1.py"

    Make sure you have installed python.