batch files

[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.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

start MSIMN.EXE
start iexplore.exe


Both will open maximized.

Some more info >>

Using batch files
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/.../WINDOWSXP/home/using/productdoc/en/batch.asp

 

[ThePainter]

You need an extra couple of ""

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

Notice the spaces in between start and "" and "C:/.....

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Both of these work.
Mine has fewer characters.

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

start MSIMN.EXE
start iexplore.exe

 

[C. M. G.]

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

Clem.