Question

New to batch files, first try actually. Trying to make a simple batch file that will open a new instance of notpad++. The batch file works and a new notpad++ window is opened, but the cmd window also stays open as well. How do I close the cmd window within the batch file after the new instance of notepad has been lauched?

@ECHO OFF

CALL cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++\

CALL notepad++.exe -multiInst

Answer 1

You can use start:

start notepad++

And there should be no need to use an explicit exit from the batch (which is done either via goto :eof or exit /b) as the start call returns immediately.