XP X64

Question

I'm trying to automatically launch a 32-bit batch file.   I can do this manually by launching cmd.exe from WOW64 directory and typing in the batch file which in turn launches a *.exe file and the program runs fine.   Is there a environment variable or some other trick to automatically start a 32-bit command prompt for launching a *.bat file?   FYI    XP X64 automatically launches a 64-bit command prompt window when double clicking on a batch file.

pcgeek11 · Answer

Create the shortcut pointing the target to the 32 bit command prompt window. In your case it would be the WOW64 whatever... cmd.exe.

Append the end of the target program block with " /C " ( this will tell the command window to run the following string and exit )

This is an example for Windows 2000, but any Windows will work the same.

I want to run "winver" from a command prompt with a batch file. I have the batch file at C:\ named winver.bat.

My shortcut target looks like this:

%windir%\system32\cmd.exe /C c:\winver.bat

If you want the screen to be persistent use a " /K " instead of the " /C ".

I hope this makes some sense. It does work.

There are many options you can use: From any command prompt type in " cmd /? " without the quotes and it will tell you many things.

pcgeek11

Message Edited by pcgeek11 on 05-09-2007 01:52 AM

OleTimer · Answer

pcgeek11......'thank you'. It worked like a charm.   The people at microsoft told me it wasn't possible.   Thank you for proving them wrong.

pcgeek11 · Answer

Glad it worked out for you!   pcgeek11

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