i originally posted this in the xp forum, and it was suggested i post it here, which makes sense. my os is windows xp professional. ******************************************** i wrote a small batch file. at the end of it it opens an internet explorer window. the batch file will not close unless i close the ie window or manually close the command window. does anyone know what i can put in there to make it close automatically without first closing the ie window? my main drive is d:, and this is the file: ******************************************** @echo off D:\Progra~1\Washer~1\autowash.exe D:\PROGRA~1\NORTON~1\NORTON~2\qdcsfs.exe D:\Progra~1\Intern~1\IEXPLORE.exe CLS EXIT ******************************************** thanks for any help.

I've never had the desire to use XP, but this usually works in win9x. Right click on the file's icon and select properties from the menu, next select the program tab, and finally check off the "close on exit" check box and see if that will work. The option may or not be present on XP; I dunno.

thank you, but it's not an option in xp.

You might try looking here. Too many topics for me to sift through I'm afraid. :)