I want to make a cmd script that performs an action but then remains open and I can type new commands.
I have failed to find the proper terms to google as my knowledge of shell is almost zero.
thank you!
You can specify a command shell to run a specific command during start-up using the /k switch. E.g.
cmd /k C:\InitialScript.bat
The command shell would execute the C:\InitialScript.bat batch file and remain open for the user to type further commands.
If you want to create an icon for users to use then create a shortcut and use the following as the target:
%WINDIR%\System32\cmd.exe /K C:\InitialScript.bat
If you already have a command shell window open, then just use the following which will run the batch file in the context of the existing shell:
C:\InitialScript.bat
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I am trying to write a batch script which, once complete, would allow the user to continue using the Windows command prompt as they normally would had no script been run. Is this possible? Thank you in advance for any help.
If you manually open CMD (the Command Prompt) and invoke the batch file by name, CMD will remain open for additional commands after the batch file completes. You cannot do this by double-clicking on the batch file, but if you create a shortcut to the batch file that runs CMD.EXE with the /K switch, you will run the batch file and then leave CMD running for additional commands. See CMD at SS64.
The question says it all. I want to learn and use powershell as my go to terminal in windows and I want powershell to open if I type Win+R followed by ps. Much like how cmd is used to open command prompt.
You can create a symbolic link (similar to a shortcut) to Powershell with any name you want.
This will create one called ps.exe in the powershell folder, this folder is already listed in PATH so will enable you to run ps from the RUN box like you want.
mklink %SystemRoot%\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\ps.exe %SystemRoot%\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe
Be sure to run the command in an elevated command prompt.
The "default" command for opening PowerShell is powershell. If you want to make it ps, your best bet is to create a batch file named ps.bat containing the single line
#powershell %*
and place it in one of the directories named in your system PATH variable.
I use below command in CMD window:
start notepad.exe
Is start a short-cut for an executable in Windows like:
C:\Windows\System32\start.exe
or is it a parameter to be passed to cmd.exe?
When I use
wcsript test.vbs
wcsript refers to
C:\Windows\System32\wcsript .exe
So I want to ask does same apply for start command?
Some commands available in CMD are built directly into CMD.EXE. I believe start, like dir, is one of those commands. You won't find a separate program called dir.exe or start.exe.
You do not need to use start, simply the location of your script with the filename+extension works.
The reason you can start notepad is because it is inside the Windows folder where CMD also is.
If it's on your desktop use: C:\Users\%Username%\Desktop\test.vbs
If you have multiple files you can make a script using:
cd C:\Users\%Username%\Desktop\
test1.vbs
test2.vbs
I have another bat file that I'm running, and once in the command prompt that bat file creates, I want to run another command in that window.
Here's what I have so far:
call C:\Batch\MyBatFile.bat (this creates the new command prompt that I want to use)
C:\Program\MyProgram.exe
However, the second line is being run in the original window, instead of the new command prompt. I tried using start C:\Program\MyProgram.exe, but that just ran in a 3rd new window instead.
If it's relevant, the first line is just setting a few environment variables that I need access to and MyProgram is a visual studio 2010 project. Technically, I might be able to modify that bat to run the command, but I'd rather avoid that solution as that bat file isn't owned by me (and thus whenever it's updated I'd have to update mine as well).
Thanks in advance.
You could try to inject your program.exe into cmd created by batfile.bat by redirecting it's input stream and then sending it a command, eg. echo C:\Program\MyProgram.exe | C:\Batch\MyBatFile.bat. This assumes that batch really just sets bunch of variables and does not use commands which reset/consume input stream.
Please note that if redirected/piped this way new command window will not stay open It will maybe :-) just execute your command and then close/exit.
Create a CMD script to run both of the commands that you have shown in the question. Maybe call it RunMyProgram.cmd. The contents are just the two lines that you have:
REM Source the environment variables.
REM Any new command prompt window that is opened can be ignored
CALL C:\Batch\MyBatFile.bat
C:\Program\MyProgram.exe
If what you have stated in the comments to your question is accurate regarding MyBatFile.bat setting up the environment variables and then starting a new window, then you should be able to make use of those environment variables after MyBatFile.bat exits.
If running RunMyProgram.cmd from a command prompt still has MyProgram.exe giving the error when the environment variable is not set, or if MyProgram.exe doesn't even start to run until you close the new window that popped up, then we need to see the exact commands that MyBatFile.bat is executing.
I have a elevated batch file and I want it to execute a different batch file in a separate window I need to know if it is possible and how to do it. Can any one help.
Yes, if you want to launch a file, say sample.bat, you can use
start "Title" cmd /c sample.bat
Title is the title text I want to display for the new window.
You can see the details in Documentation
Enter a START command in an existing command shell, and specify CMD as the command to execute.