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usual suggestions for closing batch window don't work

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by squarepegger, 2011/10/05.

  1. 2011/10/05
    squarepegger

    squarepegger Inactive Thread Starter

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    Windows XP Pro SP3 up to date

    I'm trying to use several one line batch files employing nircmd to accomplish a few tasks such as turning off the monitor. I had them all working previously but I've reformatted my HD and done a clean install of XP Pro SP3.

    Now all the bat files work but the cmd window remains open afterward for some of them. Sigh.

    Here's one where I have a problem:

    C:\apps\nircmd\nircmd.exe monitor off

    I've tried adding each of the following lines one at a time:

    exit
    exit /b
    goto: eof

    No joy. I also tried making a shortcut to the bat file and executing that; no joy. (BTW, a shortcut has the advantage that you can change its icon.)

    TIA.
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    For grins... add PAUSE for the second to last line. Then EXIT.... Just pressing the space bar would be quicker then typing exit manually.
     
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    wildfire

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    From nircmd's manual

    Could this be the problem?
     
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