Keep command window open after batch file

[Howard Delman]

Is there a way to keep the command window open after running a batch
file under WinXP? I want to see the program's messages.

Under Win98, under "properties" of the batch file, there was a check box
"close on exit" which could be unchecked to keep the window open. There
does not appear to be anything similar under WinXP.

Howard Delman

 

[Spinner]

Just put "pause" in the batchfile at the end (without quotes).
It will stop and prompt you to hit any key before closing.

 

[hajo]

Run your batch file in a dos windows and you can see the
messages.