Windows XP...programs which run in cmd and...CLOSING -.-

[ChojiroShintaro]

Searched a few places for a solution, but none seemed to be exactly what I needed. Is there a way that I can stop cmd from closing when I use a program which opens a new cmd box up? It's really annoying, I have no problems when I run the exes directly, but when I need to use it with other programs which I can't run in cmd, it's really annoying. Any solutions?

 

[Mazo]

Start -> Run -> cmd

Navigate to the file from there and run it from there.

 

[Negata]

A good question. I haven't had any that I couldn't have solved by opening cmd beforehand, but if there's a trick to have a window stay up without this I'd sure like to know.

 

[ThuGie]

if your making the program yourself trow it into a loop..

if not try creating a bat file..
program.exe
pause
.

 

[username1]

This is by design.

The programs are supposed to be run from the command prompt.

I have created a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+T) to open a command prompt, so it's a lot easier to get one when you need it.

 

[Mazo]

I have created a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+Alt+T) to open a command prompt.

Explain. How would one do such a thing?

 

[NoPeace]

Explain. How would one do such a thing?

Right click short cut > Properties > Shortcut Key

NoPeace - out

 

[Mazo]

Right click short cut > Properties > Shortcut Key

NoPeace - out

Well, I'll be! I look at the properties of shortcuts almost daily and I have NEVER noticed that! Haha thanks.