Cannot send arguments to batch file converted to application via IExpress

I have made a batch file which contains personal data, so to hide it from other people and to post it, I decided to "encrypt" it converting it to exe via IExpress.

My batch file is named prime.bat and it is located in %userprofile%.

Here are the steps I ran with iexpress.exe:

Runned iexpress.exe.
Selected Create new Self Extraction Directive file
Selected Extract files and run an installation command.
Entered package title (Prime finder).
Selected No prompt..
Selected Do not display a license..
Selected prime.bat located in %userprofile% (C:\Users\%username%).
Entered cmd /c prime.bat in Install Program and left Post Install Command as is (<None>).
Selected Default (recommended).
Selected No message.
Entered C:\Users\username\prime.exe and did not check any of boxes below.
Selected No restart.
Selected to save SED file.

Package created successfully!

As the batch file works with arguments, it must be run from the cmd. When I clicked the file single from explorer it opened correctly. Because I had put an error message if there are no arguments, it threw expected error and exited with 1. If I type just prime.exe in cmd, the above happens, and same output is produced.

But, if I run file from cmd again, but specify arguments, I get an error message in a new window. As I don't use English language and do not have the permissions to change language, I will try to translate the output:

Syntax error appeared in command line's selections.

Type /? after the command for help.

So, I typed prime.exe /?, and a new window with help appeared. I think I am missing something in iexpress.exe options.

Solution

I solved my problem using:

prime.exe /c:"cmd /c prime.bat numeric_arguments"

Which should be used when you want to send arguments to an IExpress 'compiled' file as /c option specifies a new install command.