Batch File Keep Cmd Open

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For example assume your batch file name is 'mycommand.bat' which runs the command javac mycode.java then the code in your batch file should be: cmd /k javac mycode.java So basically there is no need to open command prompt at the current folder and type the above command but you can save this code directly in your batch file and execute it directly.

Bat Keep Window Open

Most ordinary Windows users never use the and have no idea what sort of things you can do from the. More experienced users will know that running command line commands can be very useful for a range of tasks and grouping everything into a single batch file to process it all together can be very powerful.One inconvenient thing with is that they always open a console window which shows the output of the commands being executed. This can be important if you want to interact or see what is happening while the batch file is running but a bit of a pain if you want to run the batch script quietly in the background or while starting windows.For short batch files the console window may appear and disappear in a flash or stay open for longer if more commands are being executed. There is no standard built in way to completely hide the console window from showing so if you want to do that another solution is required. Here we show you a number of different ways to make your batch script run silently without a console window showing. Run a Silent Batch Script Using a Third Party UtilityA simple and common solution for running a batch file silently is launching it via a third party utility that suppresses the console window. Hidden Start (HStart)Hidden Start is a portable and quite powerful tool that can launch batch files and scripts with a number of useful options.

Besides the silent option to hide the console window it can also launch the script with elevated privileges, popup messages and even bypass UAC prompts altogether. Sadly the bypass UAC option is not free and only available in the registered version of HStart.HStartUI.exe is a wizard interface consisting of three steps. First add or drop your batch file onto the window, then check the required options. Obviously “Hide console window” is the most important but other options like running with highest privileges could also be useful depending on your script.

Step 3 shows the output command to be manually added into shortcuts or startup entries, you can use the buttons at the bottom to automatically create a shortcut or autostart entry.NirCMDNirsoft’s NirCMD is a small multi function tool that is able to perform dozens of tasks without popping up any console window. These include ejecting ROM drives, changing audio volumes, enabling screensavers, controlling services and much more. The following command can be used at boot or in a shortcut to run a batch file silently:nircmd elevatecmd exec hide path to.bat fileThe exec and hide commands are used to execute the script and hide any console windows from opening.