How to close cmd window when using a batch file?

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New to batch files, first try actually. Trying to make a simple batch file that will open a new instance of notpad++. The batch file works and a new notpad++ window is opened, but the cmd window also stays open as well. How do I close the cmd window within the batch file after the new instance of notepad has been lauched?

@ECHO OFF

CALL cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\

CALL notepad++.exe -multiInst

You can't since the batch file called notepad++. Why are you calling it from a batch file instead of making a shortcut? — SQLMason
– SQLMason, Commented Mar 27, 2012 at 18:24

Joey · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-27 18:33:59Z

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You can use start:

start notepad++

And there should be no need to use an explicit exit from the batch (which is done either via goto :eof or exit /b) as the start call returns immediately.

answered Mar 27, 2012 at 18:33

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dexametason · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-27 18:27:02Z

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You can exit from command line only after quiting from notepad++.
1. If you wanna exit from cmd after quiting from notepad++, add EXIT to the end of your batch file.
2. Why don't you use shortcut instead of batch file to start notepad++?

answered Mar 27, 2012 at 18:27

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Karlth Over a year ago

The usual reason is lack of support for relative paths in shortcuts

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