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I want to write a batch file that will do following things in given order:

  1. Open cmd
  2. Run cmd command cd c:\Program files\IIS Express
  3. Run cmd command iisexpress /path:"C:\FormsAdmin.Site" /port:8088 /clr:v2.0
  4. Open Internet Explorer 8 with URL= http://localhost:8088/default.aspx

Note: The cmd window should not be closed after executing the commands.

I tried start cmd.exe /k "cd\ & cd ProgramFiles\IIS Express", but it is not solving my purpose.

Guy Avraham
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patel
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9 Answers9

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So, make an actual batch file: open up notepad, type the commands you want to run, and save as a .bat file. Then double click the .bat file to run it.

Try something like this for a start:

c:\
cd c:\Program files\IIS Express
start iisexpress /path:"C:\FormsAdmin.Site" /port:8088 /clr:v2.0
start http://localhost:8088/default.aspx
pause
Blorgbeard
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    thanks @Blorgbeard. it is working except 4th line. it is not opening given url. – patel May 24 '13 at 05:19
  • does the browser open at all? – Blorgbeard May 24 '13 at 05:28
  • Oh, I think I know what's happening - see my edit, I added "start" before the `iisexpress` line. – Blorgbeard May 24 '13 at 05:33
  • @Blorgbeard, I'm trying your approach with `"C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\3.3\bin\mongod.exe" --install --dbpath=C:\data\db --logpath=C:\data\log\log.txt --auth --service` and it doesn't work. When I execute this line in `CMD` everything is OK. In both cases, I execute it as admin. Tell me please, what I do wrong? – Mike Feb 14 '16 at 11:59
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    @MikeB. `start` takes the first quoted argument as window title. Try `start "" "C:\Program Files\MongoDB\Server\3.3\bin\mongod.exe" --install --dbpath=C:\data\db --logpath=C:\data\log\log.txt --auth --service` – Stephan May 03 '17 at 15:09
  • an explanation would be useful – Sapnesh Naik Jul 10 '17 at 13:23
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I think the correct syntax is:

cmd /k "cd c:\<folder name>"
argentum47
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This fixes some issues with Blorgbeard's answer (but is untested):

@echo off
cd /d "c:\Program files\IIS Express"
start "" iisexpress /path:"C:\FormsAdmin.Site" /port:8088 /clr:v2.0
timeout 10
start http://localhost:8088/default.aspx
pause
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foxidrive
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cmd /c "command" syntax works well. Also, if you want to include an executable that contains a space in the path, you will need two sets of quotes.

cmd /c ""path to executable""

and if your executable needs a file input with a space in the path a another set

cmd /c ""path to executable" -f "path to file""
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start cmd /k "your cmd command1"
start cmd /k "your cmd command2"

It works in Windows server2012 while I use these command in one batch file.

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@echo off
title Command Executer
color 1b

echo Command Executer by: YourNameHere
echo #################################
: execute
echo Please Type A Command Here:
set /p cmd=Command:
%cmd%
goto execute
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    "How do I execute cmd commands through a batch file?" Heh, technically correct. – Vivek Chavda Dec 07 '16 at 16:36
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    Technically correct..yes...but also exactly what you need if you're at a school computer and command prompt is disabled but batch files aren't. – RetroCraft Jul 04 '17 at 16:58
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    I've been looking for this, so I'm glad you posted this even though its not what the OP wanted :) – dandeto Jul 21 '18 at 21:16
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cmd /k cd c:\ is the right answer

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I was trying to run a couple of batch files parallely at startup, if a condition was true.

For this I made a parent batch file which should have checked for the condition and invoke the other child batch files if the condition was true.

I tried to achieve it via START but it gave me an empty black command prompt running in the directory of children batch files, instead of running the children batch files themselves

The thing which worked for me was by using a combination of START and CALL

As an example

condition ...

start call "C:\Users\Amd\conn\wsl_setup - conn1.bat"

start call "C:\Users\Amd\conn\wsl_setup - conn2.bat"

start call "C:\Users\Amd\conn\wsl_setup - conn3.bat"
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  • `start` takes the first quoted argument as a window title. Just give it a dummy title (may be empty): `start "" "c:\....\....bat" – Stephan Jul 05 '21 at 15:41
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I know DOS and cmd prompt DOES NOT LIKE spaces in folder names. Your code starts with

cd c:\Program files\IIS Express

and it's trying to go to c:\Program in stead of C:\"Program Files"

Change the folder name and *.exe name. Hope this helps

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  • Changing the Folder Name? You must be kidding. – Werner Henze Jan 05 '17 at 17:17
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    correct for any command that uses parameters with spaces - *except* `cd`. It's the only command I know, that actually takes parameters with spaces *without* quotes. – Stephan May 03 '17 at 15:13
  • When you change "Program files".... xD. I agree with Werner. Here's what happens: **Your apps that hardcodes the file location no longer works, some system functions may not work, you system breaks down** –  May 27 '17 at 12:50