Years ago I was an expert with MSDOS batch files - but revisiting the subject from XP has given me an insoluble problem.

I have written a small simple batch file to read selected files on specified folders - this worked well. However, I tried to find a way to increase the size of the DOS window from its small opening default.

At the top LEFT of the original small window was an icon which accesses VARIOUS properties, including the option for full screen. Since implementing this, my batch file result in a full-screen window from which I cannot ESCAPE back into XP without killing it in Task Manager. The window just repeats itself, despite EXIT (or QUIT). Interrupting with Ctrl-C makes no difference.

If I INVOKE Run -> CMD the same happens, unless I Run -> cmd /k

Any advice would be appreciatedStart > Programs > Accessories > Right Click Command Prompt and select properties.
Select the options tab.
Under Display Options select Window

Alt + Enter should toggle the full screen mode as well.Squashman,

Many thanks - you are spot on. I imagined I was locked in a recursive DOS nightmare - took me back 30 years. At least in those days if something went wrong I had a chance of discovering it for myself - a bit like the days when I could repair a car with a WET finger and a large hammer.

Most grateful

Philip