CMD Background Execution 1

[zaznet]

I am pretty sure I've done this on NT 4 or 2000 before, but how does one run a Command Prompt program "in the background"? I can "start mybat.cmd" to place the script in a new command window, then minimize that, but I want it entirely invisible.

This is easy on Unix systems, but I forget how on NT/2000/XP.

Thanks,

Nathan

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[bcastner]

See Tsuji's solution:

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?SQID=839332&SPID=616&page=1

 

[zaznet]

Tsuji's code (copied below) worked exactly as needed for my purposes. Thanks for the pointer. Did you know you can use the keyword for a thread like: thread616-839332 to create an automated link? You will find these linkable keywords for FAQ's, Threads and Forums.

filespec="d:\123\abc.bat"   '< edit the location & name
createobject("wscript.shell").run chr(34) & filespec & chr(34), 0, false

Nathan aka: zaz (zaznet)
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[bcastner]

Yes, I do know that. But if you store the thread reference it includes the full URL. Additionally, I reference threads from this Forum on other forums, and the shorthand reference would obviously not resolve in that instance.

Best,
Bill Castner