If you want to export a command output to a file, in this guide, we'll show you how on PowerShell and Command Prompt.

I need to read the output of a command in a batch file in order for the program to make a decision based upon strings located in that output. What is the best way to do this?

If you wish to elevate & always run a Batch file as administrator in Windows 11/10, follow the procedure laid down in this post. You can run Batch file as Administrator without a prompt.