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Asked: May 27, 20262026-05-27T23:09:29+00:00 2026-05-27T23:09:29+00:00

I am trying to switch to a directory using cmd and then execute a

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I am trying to switch to a directory using cmd and then execute a batch file

e.g.

cmd /k cd "C:\myfolder"
startbatch.bat

I have also tried (without success)

cmd cd /k cd "C:\myfolder" | startbatch.bat

Although the first line (cmd /k) seems to run ok, but the second command is never run. I am using Vista as the OS

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    2026-05-27T23:09:30+00:00Added an answer on May 27, 2026 at 11:09 pm

    Correct syntax is:

    cmd /k "cd /d c:\myfolder && startbatch.bat"
    
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