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Create a Batch File to Open Many Programs with One Click

A batch file is a computer file containing instructions that the computer should carry out once the batch file is launched. I recently wondered if I could create one that would launch all of my start-up programs/webpages in the morning when I am ready to work without having to launch each one individually. I learned how to create it and wanted to share in hopes that it would make your mornings less tedious.   1 st Open Notepad (Click Start, type in “Notepad” in the search bar and select the application) 2 nd We Start Writing the Batch File Line 1 Type: @echo off Why Type: You type this in so the command prompt doesn’t continually pop up. Line 2-# Type: Option 1: start /d “C:\Program Files” (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe or Option 2: start “C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe” or Option 3: start C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe Line 2 Note: I’ve found that line 2 varies dependi...