How do I write a batch file to execute four programs in Windows, then close the DOS window?

[XMan]

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[wolf550e]

in win9x, making a shortcut to a .bat file, and in the properties of that shortcut there was a checkbot names "close on exit". i dont sse it in w2k.
about executing four programs, well thats simple like any batch file:
path1\file1
path2\file2
...

 

[VBboy]

You can't normally run a batch file from another batch file. You have to use the special command.. "RUN thatfile.bat" or something like that.. Don't remember the name of that command.

 

[XMan]

You can't normally run a batch file from another batch file.

Sure you can. You have a BAT file with EXEs in it.

That worked Wolf, thanks.

 

[Brian48]

Using Notepad, write the direct commandline to whatever program you want started:

cd\
c:\progra~1\utility1\program1.exe
c:\progra~1\utility2\program2.exe
c:\progra~1\utility3\program3.exe
c:\progra~1\utility4\program4.exe

*remember that DOS reads long names differently.

After you save your .bat file, create a shortcut to it. In the shortcut properties, select RUN MINIMIZED and check off CLOSE ON EXIT in the Program tab. Run the shortcut whenever you want to fire them off.

 

[Brian48]

Damn. You guys type fast :|

 

[crypticlogin]

The RUN command is a native Windows command. If we're going to be picky about DOS compatibility, you had to use CALL to run a batch file within a batch file.