so yeah this is literally my first day using batch files so i'm new to most of the commands and just trying things out. i created a batch to run read-only checkdisk (chkdsk/v) and want it to allow me to enter a new command. i know if i type -
chkdsk/v
pausethat will keep the window open but closes when i hit any key. any ideas how to set it to let me enter a new command after program runs?
(p.s. no keep window open option on desktop icon properties)
Start -> Run -> Type CMD to open the terminal. Type as many command as you want. This should help you too...
thanks but using cmd isn't the issue i'm trying to keep the cmd window open after a batch program is run for when i start with more complex batch files for whatever i may need... basically run batch and window stays open after allowing more commands
I dont know what you mean with "stays open after allowing more commands"
Just put your commands after the 'pause'? Batch will execute the commands each for each.::SCRIPT.bat
@echo off
echo.
echo Command: ipconfig
echo.
ipconfig
echo.
echo Hit your keyboard to continue . . .
echo.
pause>nul
echo You hitted your keyboard..
echo.
echo Command: dir /b *.txt
echo.
dir /b *.txt
echo.
echo Hit your keyboard again to exit.
echo.
pause>nul
exitHappy is ONE who says I am an OttoMAN.
Since you're just starting out, get used to running BATs at the prompt and save yourself a bunch of grief.
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Life is too important to be taken seriously.M2
oohh ok so write everything into the script. ok thank you solves my problem
