Solved Command Prompt

[wave407]

Ok so every time I try to open the command prompt using an external source (batch file, small c++ program i made to say Hi to me through the command prompt) it instantly closes. Does anyone have any idea why this is happening and if so how can I fix it?

Thanks,
Wave

 

[ryo]

hi and welcome,
maybe your script error?
and for what you have to make like that???

 

[kado897]

You can also make the cmd widow stay open with the /k switch

 

[FliGi7]

That sounds about right. If you launch cmd from a script it won't stay open unless you have a pause built-in or it's waiting for input. The fix is in your programming.

 

[TCG]

That sounds about right. If you launch cmd from a script it won't stay open unless you have a pause built-in or it's waiting for input. The fix is in your programming.

Indeed. This is normal behavior.

An alternative would be to run the batch file from an already open command prompt window if you'd like to see the output without changing the script in any way. Easiest solution would be to add a pause on the last line of your batch file.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello wave407, welcome to Seven Forums!



I use the method outlined in this tutorial at the link below to add a shortcut to the desktop that opens an elevated command window with one click.


Elevated Program Shortcut without UAC Prompt - Create

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[wave407]

See that is why i am confused...I do have a pause built in to my hello message and the batch file I'm trying to use I didn't make but I tried it on my other computer and it opens up and stays open

 

[TCG]

Try running the batch file from an already opened command prompt, this should at least spit out the output so you can see it, and hopefully an error of some sort telling you what is wrong.

 

[wave407]

ok i figured it out...Thanks guys I really appreciate it

 

[kado897]

You are welcome. Would you care to share the solution with us to help others?

 

[wave407]

You are welcome. Would you care to share the solution with us to help others?

honestly? im not sure this will help anyone ...but i got really mad and hit the keyboard in rage and it just started working...lol? maybe my computer just hates me?

joking..but i just opened the command prompt and drug the batch file onto the prompt...it still does the close thing when i try to directly open the batch file but now that i got it working i really dont care

 

[kado897]

Thanks. :roflmao: