Startup.bat

FARAZ · 1st December 2008

In a test startup batch file "C:\Test.bat" I have, after unchecking the relevant services and startup commands from the msconfig, I have listed the following items:

@echo off
Net start "Adobe LM Service"
Net start "Apple Mobile Device"
Net start "Bonjour Service"
Net start "iPod Service"
Net start "McAfee SiteAdvisor Service"
Net start "McAfee Services"
Net start "McAfee Network Agent"
Net start "McAfee Scanner"
Net start "McAfee Proxy Service"
Net start "McAfee Real-time Scanner"
Net start "McAfee SystemGuards"
Net start "Machine Debug Manager"
Net start "Microsoft Office Groove Audit Service"
Net start "McAfee Personal Firewall Service"
Net start "Microsoft Office Diagnostics Service"
Net start "Office Source Engine"
C:\WINDOWS\system32\usrmlnka.exe RunServices \Device\3cpipe-USRpdA
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"
"C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
"C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
"C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe" /runkey
"C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Adobe\ACROBA~1.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\COMMON~1\Adobe\CALIBR~1\ADOBEG~1.EXE

Then, in the "services.msc" I have turned the relevant services to "Manual".

Upon running C:\Test.bat, after services have been successfully loaded, when the commands start, at some points like after:

rem @echo off
Net start "Adobe LM Service"
Net start "Apple Mobile Device"
Net start "Bonjour Service"
Net start "iPod Service"
Net start "McAfee SiteAdvisor Service"
Net start "McAfee Services"
Net start "McAfee Network Agent"
Net start "McAfee Scanner"
Net start "McAfee Proxy Service"
Net start "McAfee Real-time Scanner"
Net start "McAfee SystemGuards"
Net start "Machine Debug Manager"
Net start "Microsoft Office Groove Audit Service"
Net start "McAfee Personal Firewall Service"
Net start "Microsoft Office Diagnostics Service"
Net start "Office Source Engine"
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe"
"C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
"C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe" /runkey
"C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"

the command.com window HALTS! and the following remaining commands are not carried out:

"C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe"
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe"
"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe"
"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe"
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\usrmlnka.exe" RunServices \Device\3cpipe-USRpdA
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\hkcmd.exe"
"C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe"

But when I close the Command.com's black window and RERUN the C:\Test.bat, some more commands are processed and the point of halt comes up at:

rem @echo off
Net start "Adobe LM Service"
Net start "Apple Mobile Device"
Net start "Bonjour Service"
Net start "iPod Service"
Net start "McAfee SiteAdvisor Service"
Net start "McAfee Services"
Net start "McAfee Network Agent"
Net start "McAfee Scanner"
Net start "McAfee Proxy Service"
Net start "McAfee Real-time Scanner"
Net start "McAfee SystemGuards"
Net start "Machine Debug Manager"
Net start "Microsoft Office Groove Audit Service"
Net start "McAfee Personal Firewall Service"
Net start "Microsoft Office Diagnostics Service"
Net start "Office Source Engine"
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxtray.exe"
"C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
"C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe" /runkey
"C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe"
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\NeroCheck.exe"
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe"
"C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe"
"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe"
"C:\WINDOWS\system32\usrmlnka.exe" RunServices \Device\3cpipe-USRpdA

Any particular reason and solution for such stops? Thanx in advance!

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Best Regards,
FARAZ A. QURESHI

rsinfo · 1st December 2008

What do you mean by "command window HALTS" ?

Does it freezes or disappears ?

surferdude2 · 1st December 2008

Copy and paste the actual script here so that we can be sure. I see some syntext errors in your posted script (lack of parentheses around paths containing embedded spaces). For example, C:\PROGRA~1\Adobe\ACROBA~1.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe requires such.

They may be typos but it's not to be assumed.

FARAZ · 2nd December 2008

The black window FREEZES without even showing the C:\ prompt after
C:\Program Files\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PDVDServ.exe

and the batch file doesn't even reach the command:
C:\PROGRA~1\Adobe\ACROBA~1.0\Distillr\acrotray.exe

so considering syntex errors, if any, is out of question I presume!

surferdude2 · 2nd December 2008

I meant quotes and not parentheses of course.

I think you may have to change your command lines that pertain to executable application in order to start multiple ones.

Here's how I did a similar batch:

Code:

START "" "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksWP.exe"
START C:\calendar\CALENDAR.EXE
START "" "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE"
START "" "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Qpw\TIMELINE.WB2"

As a design feature in XP, opening a program from a batch script without using the START command pauses the batch when the program open and waits for it to close before executing any following script.

The use of the START command and the "" is the key. (include spaces as shown) The "" is necessary IF the command line is enclosed in quotes since the START command has a switch, "title", that tends to confuse the command and it uses your command for a title rather than executing it. Notice that the second line of code script posted above did not require the "" following the START command (although it could be included without any harm).

That applies to Programs and isn't necessary for Services since they don't steal the focus.

FARAZ · 4th December 2008

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanx Guys!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by surferdude2

I meant quotes and not parentheses of course.

I think you may have to change your command lines that pertain to executable application in order to start multiple ones.

Here's how I did a similar batch:

Code:

START "" "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WksWP.exe"
START C:\calendar\CALENDAR.EXE
START "" "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\WINWORD.EXE"
START "" "C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Qpw\TIMELINE.WB2"

As a design feature in XP, opening a program from a batch script without using the START command pauses the batch when the program open and waits for it to close before executing any following script.

The use of the START command and the "" is the key. (include spaces as shown) The "" is necessary IF the command line is enclosed in quotes since the START command has a switch, "title", that tends to confuse the command and it uses your command for a title rather than executing it. Notice that the second line of code script posted above did not require the "" following the START command (although it could be included without any harm).

That applies to Programs and isn't necessary for Services since they don't steal the focus.

FARAZ · 4th December 2008

Thanx SurferDude!
Can't express gratitude in simple words!
Thanx again!

surferdude2 · 4th December 2008

Thanks for the update so others may benefit.

All the best,

Dude