Hi,

A simple question. I read the batch file description but my question remained:

I want to create a BAT file that when i click on it then the following should happen:

Run from the command.com program, which is in the directory c:\windows\system32,  another DOS program (called program1.exe) that is in the directory c:\folder1\folder2 for example?

How i can do that? What commands do i have to write inside the bat file.......?

Because now i have to go to the c:\windows\system32, go to command.com and type the whole c:\folder1\folder2 and then type program1.exe.
Not very convenient................:-)

Thanks.......George:

A batch file is essentially a batch of DOS commands.  Whatever you can type at the command prompt, you can type in a batch file.  Windows will execute the commands one at a time in the order they appear in the file.  Use Notepad, type each command on a separate LINE, pressing the Enter key after each command.  Save the file as:

filename.bat

Make sure you choose to save as All Files and then add the .bat extension to the file name.

Doc A batch file is essentially a batch of DOS commands.

Oh REALLY? So i can just write:
START /M "C:\folder1\folder2\program.exe"

Or anything else.
Program1.exe is a DOS program. Does it MATTER?No, but you may, for example, put this in a batch file:

start /max c:\windows\notepad.exe

And save it to the desktop with a .bat extension.  Double-clicking this batch file on the desktop would start Notepad maximized.

For the correct parameters to use with the START command, type this at the command prompt:

START /?

Best regards,
DocBTW: You may EVEN use a batch file to launch a shortcut.  Just put a .LNK after the shortcut's name in the batch file command.

Doc