how to make a batch file

does anyone know how to make a batch file that will open in Windows XP Internet explorer and Zone Alarm at the same time?

I have tried unsuccessfully to make it.. here's what I tried
went to dos prompt and typed EDIT IEZ.bat
cmd.exe
C:\program files\iexplorer\iexplorer.exe
C:\program files\zonealarm\zonealarm.exe

when I run it it just goes to command prompt and sits there nothing happens.. thanks for reading.

 

put the word START before the path.

 

Re: Re: how to make a batch file

thanks Kodo I tried that but I get an error here's is my batch file:
cd\
START c:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
START c:\Program Files\ZoneAlarm\zonealarm.exe

I get an error popup that says "Can't find C:\Program"

I tried replacing C:\ with cd\ same error.. any ideas?

 

Put the path name and exe in quotes (").

 

hmm! that seemed to fix the problem Ken but now when I run the batch file all I get is the Dos screen opens 2 times really quick but I the programs do not run.. OH WELL I think maybe what I am trying to do is impossible!

 

Here's a sample batch file I did (test.bat) that works

start iexplore.exe
start taskmgr.exe

Just noticed your file.... take out the "cmd" line and take out the last "r" in "iexplorer" - the file is iexplore.exe (that's what it is in Win2K). Results of your file should like this:

"start C:\program files\iexplorer\iexplore.exe"
"start C:\program files\zonealarm\zonealarm.exe"

 

Look at your old post when you asked this.


It is right in there.



Put both apps in quotes


Pute a pipe in between, keep them on the same line.

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Open notepad.


cmd.exe /c
"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"|"C:\program files\zonealarm\zonealarm.exe"



Save it as (all file types) with a .bat extension.

Here ya go.

This assume that is the correct exe path for Zone Alarm that you provided---it wasnt for IE. You had the wrong exe name and the wrong directory.

If its the correct path, it will work.

The start command really isnt needed, it is an assumed command.

Edit: I guess there are a couple ways to do this

 

yeah..been a realllllllly long time since I've done batch files..