How to code a bat file to restart explorer and 2 programs


  1. Judgment
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit
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    How to code a bat file to restart explorer and 2 programs


    I am trying to write this program in notepad.exe.



    What am I doing wrong? The code stops after explorer.exe is restarted. I know this because the command prompt does not show the echo "-explorer restarted". When I look at the command prompt, the cursor seems to be on the next line, but without the normal C:\Users\JohnSmith> in front of it (there is nothing in front of the cursor).

    Also, if I include the command "exit" at the end of my .bat file, it doesn't seem to work. Even though if I type in exit into command prompt, the window closes.

    Please help.
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  3. lehnerus2000
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    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
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    Start Command


    I think that you may need to use the "start" command.

    Try these links:
    Batch Files - Start Multiple Programs At Once
    http://www.watchingthenet.com/window...s-at-once.html

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  4. strollin
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    You need to use the Start command, without it the bat file processes lines serially so it will wait until the explorer.exe command has "completed" before executing the next line.
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