run several proggies at once

[BlackEyedAngel]

how can i make something which will, say, run messenger, IE, outlook, and my pop up blocker at once, so that when i want to go on the net, all i need to do it click one thing. is this done with a batch file? or is that just for DOS? maybe it's done with a script? in which case i have no idea how to do it. can someone give me a hand?

 

[Zedric]

A batch file will do just fine. For instance:

"C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
"C:\Program Files\ICQ\icq.exe"

and so on.

 

[Nismo83]

how do i do a batch file?

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Intel P4 1.5 Ghz
Intel D850GB MOBO
256MB PC 800 RDRAM
20GB Maxtor HDD (5400 RPM)
40GB Maxtor HDD (7200 RPM)
52X Creative CDROM
8X4X32 Creative CDRW
16X ASUS DVD ROM
Iomega 100 MB USB Zip Drive
SYBA Ultra ATA IDE controller card
SB live 5.1 DE
Ageing Gainward 64MB GF2MX400 --> | Upgrading to GF4 Ti4 series |
Altec Lansing ACS 56
Dlink D538TX NIC

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[BlackEyedAngel]

zedric, that seems only to run the first line. also, how do i make the cmd window then run 'in the background' or at least automatically close itself when done.

 

[The_Schwarz]

start "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
start "C:\Program Files\ICQ\icq.exe"

 

[BlackEyedAngel]

ok, i got round it by using a batch program - http://www.geocities.com/gallus/

i have also submitted it to the "great free programs" thread.

thanks anyway

 

[Zedric]

Ah yes, some programs don't release the prompt. I forgot. Should have put the "start" bit there.

 

[JZolloXP]

You could write a VB app using the ShellExecute API, or a C++ app using the WinExec or CreateProcess function, but a batch file is probably easier.

 

[Perris Calderon]

blackeyedangel

I've been using your program...very nice...better then a bachfile, in the gui...thanx