Run a batch file in a new window from batch?

batch-file, command, window

Solution

It's a little bit strange that `start abc.bat` doesn't work but I assume this is because you are running this in the middle of another batch. You probably need `call`:

22:22:38.85 c:\help call
Calls one batch program from another.

CALL [drive:][path]filename [batch-parameters]

Giving you `start call abc.bat` or `call start abc.bat` depending on what the exact problem is.

Problem

I know it seems this has been asked before, but I need a batch to open another batch in a new window. I've tried: ``` start abc.bat cmd abc.bat run abc.bat ``` and others. They've all opened in the same window or just opened Command Prompt in new window, ignoring my batch. Is there a batch command to open a batch file in a new window?

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