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auto-closing a batch file
Name: sparklemotion Date: June 10, 2002 at 18:52:34 Pacific
Comment:
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 command 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 ********************************************
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