Start programs with a batch file - how it works

Alternatively, programs can also be started using a batch file. Read in this practical tip how to do this.

Start programs using a batch file - so it'll work

1. First open the Windows editor. You can find this under "All Programs"> "Accessories".
2. In our example we want to start the Firefox browser. To do this, add the following to the editor: start "" "C: \ Program Files \ Mozilla Firefox \ firefox.exe"
3. Then save the document. To the right of the name, however, select the "All files" option and then save it under Firefox.bat.
4. Then open the Windows command prompt. You can also find these under "All Programs"> "Accessories".
5. First use the "cd folder" command to change to the folder in which the batch file is located. For example: "cd Desktop" if the file is on the desktop.
6. Then enter the command "Programm.bat" to start the batch file. Replace the name "program" with the name of your batch file.
7. The respective program is then started.

In our next practical tip, we will tell you what exactly a batch file is.