*.bat file - how do I run several tasks at once

**skozzy** · 14-06-09, 07:58 AM

When I put a program in a BAT file the script waits till that program exits before continuing, is there a way to make it continue without waiting.

**Fernbay** · 14-06-09, 09:15 AM

Separate out that particular command into it's own batch file & call that batch file from inside your original batch file

**best4less** · 14-06-09, 09:25 AM

Is there anything you don't know mate

**skozzy** · 14-06-09, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Fernbay

Separate out that particular command into it's own batch file & call that batch file from inside your original batch file

Ok, can you add to it like how to call it, im very rusty with scripts, never had much of a need in the past to use em.

**Fernbay** · 14-06-09, 11:16 AM

main bat file

Code:

start prog1.bat
start prog2.bat
start prog3.bat

prog1.bat

Code:

start prog1.exe

prog2.bat

Code:

start prog2.exe

prog3.bat

Code:

start prog3.exe

**skozzy** · 14-06-09, 11:38 AM

awesome, thanks, I will give it a go.

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