Pretty sure you need elevated command prompt in windows..

To do anything nowadays.
2020-02-14 23:36:13 +00:00 · 2020-02-14 23:36:13 +00:00 · 74fa47e295
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 1. Grab the source, either
  - download <https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite/zipball/master>
  - or `git clone --branch master https://github.com/ether/etherpad-lite.git`
-2. start `bin\installOnWindows.bat`
+2. With a "Run as administrator" command prompt execute `bin\installOnWindows.bat`

 Now, run `start.bat` and open <http://localhost:9001> in your browser.