hi,

I am trying to launch an application from the DOS prompt. As per my requirement after launching the application the DOS prompt should close its owndow though the application should still be open.

Can anyone help me?

Thnx.Create a batch file to start the application. Run the batch file from a shortcut.How about if you are trying to run two applications.. Dos launches one and then kills the batch file before it can launch a second.  Any ideas?You can't launch more than one app under DOS, because MSDos does not multi-task. However, Windows does, and can launch more than one DOS app at a time. Use the start command in the batch file to launch the apps. As far as KILLING the batch file, it does not kill it. Under DOS it simply hands CONTROL to the app that has been LAUNCHED. When the app closes, control returns to the batch file.MANY thanks for your help... so how would i launch two apps on  my c drive using the start command and keeping the batch file running.  How would this have to be written?

Many thanks

ML