How can I put a command in a batch file in order to open another DOS window ? I want to put a message about the batch file in the 2nd window. Thank you

Hi, You can try START command. It runs program in its own window. For example START PROGRAM.exe But if you want your bat file continue execution you must configure the 1st dos windows (from wich the bat started) not completely stop in background mode. Good luck, Igor M

Not knowing just what you intend to do,,,, hmmm,,,,well if you want text displayed on your screen at a selected location you can use ansi commands. I hope my copy and paste below came out ok. 14 is the row 20 is the column 1;33;44 is the color m is required. Hmmm like a . in a sentence. echo ÚÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ echo ³C Reserved for next Update. (try me!) ³ echo ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ Your batch file can then send messages to any given area on your monitor. I do not recommend loading your ansi system if you are also downloading any Warez or cracks off the internet. Some have been know to have ansi bombs. Instead get a small safe ansi.com to handle the ansi commands. Wish I knew exactly what you are up to..lol. W.L.