I have this batch file and it makes a batch file in the startup folder that opens a specific URL to a website. My problem is that whenever it runs it also leaves an empty command prompt open.
The batch script runs fine and it opens the website URL with the web browser, but it just leaves an additional CMD window open that I'd like not to occur.
Note: I am not asking how to run a CMD window in the background.
Here's the code:
@echo off
cd C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
echo @echo off > startup.bat
echo start (link) >> startup.bat
start startup.bat
Could someone help point out what I could change to resolve this issue?
Best Answer
You could use CALL and add the
/MIN
switch with the START command to keep it more hidden and ensure the CMD window disappears when running per the way you have the logic setup in your above example.I made some quick adjustments and added this logic for you to have an exact example of what I used and confirmed works as you explain you need it to work.
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