How do you create a batch file without a Dos box?

Rhino1616 · 07-10-2003, 09:47 AM

Im creating a CD presentation in Swish (its like Flash) & my CD contains a few documents that can be downloaded from the CD. I'm using batch files to accomplish this, but when the batch file is run, a small DOS box appears briefly. I then read this solution:

Bat file without DOS box:
This can be 'fixed' by right-clicking on the BAT file, go to properties... and in the Program tab, make sure "Close on Exit" is checked.

Im still confused though, Im running WinXP & when I navigate to the file: explorer/myfile & right click, I only get a properties box with general & compatibilty tabs & no program tab, & niether have a "Close on Exit" check box. Does anyone know if I'm opening the batch file improperly or is there some other way in WinXP to get to the "Close on Exit" check box.

Thanks

adam_uk · 07-10-2003, 10:34 AM

at the end of the bat just add

exit

Rhino1616 · 07-10-2003, 11:11 AM

do you mean in the bat file string, like this:

d: start myfilename.docexit

adam_uk · 07-10-2003, 11:55 AM

d: start myfilename.doc
exit

Rhino1616 · 07-10-2003, 01:48 PM

I'll try it out & get back to you.

Thanks

Rhino1616 · 07-17-2003, 03:16 PM

it didnt work

07-10-2003, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rhino1616 NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 53 81.00 NP$ (Donate)	How do you create a batch file without a Dos box? Im creating a CD presentation in Swish (its like Flash) & my CD contains a few documents that can be downloaded from the CD. I'm using batch files to accomplish this, but when the batch file is run, a small DOS box appears briefly. I then read this solution: Bat file without DOS box: This can be 'fixed' by right-clicking on the BAT file, go to properties... and in the Program tab, make sure "Close on Exit" is checked. Im still confused though, Im running WinXP & when I navigate to the file: explorer/myfile & right click, I only get a properties box with general & compatibilty tabs & no program tab, & niether have a "Close on Exit" check box. Does anyone know if I'm opening the batch file improperly or is there some other way in WinXP to get to the "Close on Exit" check box. Thanks

07-10-2003, 10:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
adam_uk Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,211 6,170.25 NP$ (Donate)	at the end of the bat just add exit

07-10-2003, 11:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rhino1616 NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 53 81.00 NP$ (Donate)	do you mean in the bat file string, like this: d: start myfilename.docexit

07-10-2003, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
adam_uk Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,211 6,170.25 NP$ (Donate)	d: start myfilename.doc exit

07-10-2003, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rhino1616 NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 53 81.00 NP$ (Donate)	I'll try it out & get back to you. Thanks

07-17-2003, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rhino1616 NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 53 81.00 NP$ (Donate)	it didnt work

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