batch files

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C. M. G.

In win98, I could start (multiple) applications with batch files, such as

start "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE"
start "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"

In winXP, running such a batch file opens 2 dos windows, but does not open
the apps.

Is it possible to run batch files as in win98, and if so, how?

Thanks,

Clem.
 
You need an extra couple of ""

start "" "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE"

Notice the spaces in between start and "" and "C:/.....
 
Both of these work.
Mine has fewer characters. 8-)

start "" "C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE"
start "" "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"

start MSIMN.EXE
start iexplore.exe
 
Thank you both! Win98 did not seem to need the second set of quotation
marks, but both files work great. Thanks again.

Clem.
 
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