Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.
Forums › IT Pro and developers › Launch Application from BAT Script


411 posts

Ultimate Geek


Topic # 29043 20-Dec-2008 14:53
Send private message

Is it possible?

When I log on I want the logon script which is a bat file to launch a program.

Does anyone know the code for it to do this?




-- Divett Enterprises -- The Power Of Tomorrow --

Create new topic
BDFL - Memuneh
61021 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 11851

Administrator
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  Reply # 185320 20-Dec-2008 15:10
Send private message

Just invoke the application. For example a .BAT file like this will launch Notepad:

@echo off
cd \windows
notepad

No mystery there...




Backblaze cloud backup (personal and business) | Geekzone broadband switch | Amazon (Geekzone aff) | MightyApe (Geekzone aff) | 

 

My technology disclosure  | Business Transformation | Enterprise Content Management | 

 

 

98 posts

Master Geek


  Reply # 185322 20-Dec-2008 15:24
Send private message

alternatively you can also use the 'start' command to configure additional options such as process priority etc.
type "start /?" at the command prompt for a list of options.

for examples and a lists of other useful command line utilities check out http://www.ss64.com



411 posts

Ultimate Geek


  Reply # 185324 20-Dec-2008 15:30
Send private message

Awesome!

Thanks Heaps!

What I have set up now is that I can use Smart Login to execute the main bat logon script (seeing as Smart Login tends to only like BAT scripts) then using the bat script I have got it so that it executes our main logon script which is done using Scriptstart (Because I cant be bothered writing my own script. Seems to be working well now :D




-- Divett Enterprises -- The Power Of Tomorrow --

275 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 33

Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  Reply # 185381 20-Dec-2008 21:52
Send private message

Mr Nerding,

Little late but ...
Depending on the program your running via the batch you may have a dos shell window for the time you have the launched application open/running.
So, you might also want to look into scheduled tasks to. You can set a program to be run at all sorts of times or events.

Cheers

Sampler

Create new topic

Twitter »

Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:





News »

Intel introduces new NUC kits and NUC mini PCs
Posted 16-Aug-2018 11:03

The Warehouse leaps into the AI future with Google
Posted 15-Aug-2018 17:56

Targus set sights on enterprise and consumer growth in New Zealand
Posted 13-Aug-2018 13:47

Huawei to distribute nova 3i in New Zealand
Posted 9-Aug-2018 16:23

Home robot Vector to be available in New Zealand stores
Posted 9-Aug-2018 14:47

Panasonic announces new 2018 OLED TV line up
Posted 7-Aug-2018 16:38

Kordia completes first live 4K TV broadcast
Posted 1-Aug-2018 13:00

Schools get safer and smarter internet with Managed Network Upgrade
Posted 30-Jul-2018 20:01

DNC wants a safer .nz in the coming year
Posted 26-Jul-2018 16:08

Auldhouse becomes an AWS Authorised Training Delivery Partner in New Zealand
Posted 26-Jul-2018 15:55

Rakuten Kobo launches Kobo Clara HD entry level reader
Posted 26-Jul-2018 15:44

Kiwi team reaches semi-finals at the Microsoft Imagine Cup
Posted 26-Jul-2018 15:38

KidsCan App to Help Kiwi Children in Need
Posted 26-Jul-2018 15:32

FUJIFILM announces new high-performance lenses
Posted 24-Jul-2018 14:57

New FUJIFILM XF10 introduces square mode for Instagram sharing
Posted 24-Jul-2018 14:44


Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.