I came up with a solution to this person’s problem by creating a shortcut to their favorite applications on their desktop. ..
I found that I usually open a couple of programs every morning no matter what: Chrome for Internet browsing, Outlook for checking email, and Visual Foxpro for writing code (since I’m a programmer). So instead of clicking on three icons, I decided to create a batch file to open all three applications at once!
You can create batch files in Windows very easily and all you need to create them is Notepad! Also, I cover how you can use Task Scheduler to run your batch file when your computer boots so that the programs start without even having to click once!
How to Create a Batch File in Windows
Step 2. Type in the following: Notepad is a simple text editor that can be used to write, edit, and view text files. Step 3. Save the file as “Notepad_Tips.txt” Notepad is a simple text editor that can be used to write, edit, and view text files. It is often used for personal or small business purposes. ..
Step 3. Copy and paste the following into your text editor: Step 4. Now that you have a basic understanding of how to create a new article, it’s time to start writing! In this step, you’ll learn how to create a basic article using the provided tools and techniques.
This can be helpful if you want to run a series of commands without being interrupted. ..
firefox: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe outlook: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Outlook\Outlook.exe foxpro: C:\Program Files (x86)\FoxPro\Foxpro.exe Now that we have our executable files, we can open them up by running the following command: firefox: C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe outlook: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Outlook\Outlook.exe foxpro: C:\Program Files (x86)\FoxPro\Foxpro.exe
To start Chrome, Outlook, and Foxpro:
Open the Start menu and click on “Chrome”, “Outlook” or “Foxpro”.
If you are using Windows 8 or 10, search for the applications in the Start menu by typing their names.
If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, open the Programs folder and double-click on each application’s icon. ..
The first part is the command itself, which tells the computer to do something.
The second part is what you need to do in order to complete the command, which is usually a text or code that the computer will read and act on.
The last part is what the computer will return after completing the command, which can be anything from a result to a message or an error.
The command “start” is used in batch files to open programs. ..
“App Name” – The first parameter is the path to the application. This is where you will put the application’s executable file.
The “App Path” parameter is the last parameter in the command line for an app. This path tells the app where to find the executable file for the program. ..
If you want to know the path to the executable file for Firefox, you can right-click and choose Properties.
I need to look at the Target box and simply copy and paste that into my batch file script.
To use the shortcut “Target: Cmd+F5”, you can use the following command: C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Office\Office14\bin\x64 C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Office\Office14
If you’re not sure where the application files are, you can use the “Get Office Files” tool in the Microsoft Office suite’s “Tools” menu to find them.
C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer User32.dll user32.dll user32.dll user32.dll C:\Users<username>.AppData.Roaming.Microsoft.Windows NT 6.1 C:\Users<username>.AppData.Roaming.Microsoft.Windows NT 6.0 After you have added all the entries to your file, the batch file should look something like this:
Now all you have to do is save your test.bat file as a batch file. Go to File and click Save As. Give your file a name like “Test.bat”. Note that I added the .BAT to the file name manually. Lastly, change the Save As Type to All Files instead of Text Documents.
If you’ve followed the steps in this guide, your computer should now be set up to use batch files. One thing to keep in mind is that loading applications via a batch file can be faster than using the traditional method of clicking on them. So if you’re experiencing slowdowns or problems with your programs, give batch files a try and see if that solves the issue. ..
Schedule Batch File on PC Startup
To schedule our batch file to run when we first log into Windows, we need to click on Start, type in task scheduler and click on the first link.
Create a basic task by clicking on the link on the right hand side.
Please give your task a name. ..
The next step is to choose the trigger. In our case, we want the batch file to be run when we log onto the computer, so choose When I log on. ..
To start a batch script, choose Start a program from the File menu. ..
To start the batch file, you will need to open up the Start menu and click on the All Programs option. Once inside the All Programs folder, you will need to find and open up the Accessories folder. Inside of this folder, you will find a program called Run.exe. Double-click on this program to open it up. Next, you will need to locate your batch file and click on it to open it up in a new window. Finally, you will need to enter your computer’s password in order for the batch file to run. ..
Windows 10 is a great operating system that is designed to be easy to use and keep your computer running smoothly. If you have any questions, post them in the comments below and I will be happy to help!