Run .BAT or .CMD Files in Hidden Mode Using a Script

Windows Script Host’s Run Method offers a way to execute programs or scripts in invisible mode. Below is an example of a Windows script designed to launch a batch file named syncfiles.bat without any visible interface.

Reference: Run Method Documentation. Setting the intWindowStyle parameter to 0 hides the window.

Instructions

Suppose you have a batch file named syncfiles.bat located in the C:\Batch Files directory. Here's how you can launch it in hidden mode using a Windows Script:

1. Copy the Script

   Open Notepad and paste the following lines:

   Set WshShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell") 
   WshShell.Run chr(34) & "C:\Batch Files\syncfiles.bat" & Chr(34), 0
   Set WshShell = Nothing
   

   Note: Adjust the batch file name and path in the script to fit your specific needs.

2. Save the Script

   Save the file with a .VBS extension, such as launch_bat.vbs.

3. Edit as Needed

   Modify the .BAT file name and path as needed, then save the file.

4. Execute the Script

   Double-click the launch_bat.vbs file. This will run the syncfiles.bat file in invisible mode.

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