/run C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c $1

closes the window after running the commands

Can I make it so the window doesn't show at all?

I needed this a while back, I think this is what you're looking for: http://www.ntwind.com/software/utilities/hstart.html

You can use

The -n switch only minimizes the window but won't hide it.

True, but I believe that's about the best you can do without running another program that doesn't come with Windows.

You can do this with the wscript.shell COM object:



This completely hides the window, it doesn't just minimise it.

As an added benefit, if you want the script to wait until the program has finished executing before continuing, change "bool,$false" to "bool,$true"

Also see exec.dll for a way to silently run programs, as well as capture their output.

hixxy, I gave it a shot trying /runex file.txt but nothing happens. Isn't it supposed to open file.txt for me without showing the window?

I also try running programs with .exe extension but nothing happens too.

You need to supply the full path to the file, and nothing will happen because the window is hidden. If I do this:



And then check in the task manager processes tab, I can see "notepad.exe" running, but there is no window because it's hidden.

That's got it. Thanks much for the explanation, hixxy.

thanks hixxy