Batch file - close command window (Outlook)

[EssKayKay]

I have a batch file that turns off sound then opens Outlook via code –

c:\tools\nircmd\nircmdc mutesysvolume 1
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE"

It does what I want but the command window remains open. When I close Outlook it takes a while (10 seconds) to close the command window. Is there a way to run the two commands above but close the command window while leaving Outlook open? I’m running Win10.

Thanks,
SKK

 

[ex_bubblehead]

You may find this useful: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/411247/running-a-cmd-or-bat-in-silent-mode

 

[canadianvice]

I have a batch file that turns off sound then opens Outlook via code –

c:\tools\nircmd\nircmdc mutesysvolume 1
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\OUTLOOK.EXE"

It does what I want but the command window remains open. When I close Outlook it takes a while (10 seconds) to close the command window. Is there a way to run the two commands above but close the command window while leaving Outlook open? I’m running Win10.

Thanks,
SKK

Usually, START "" (Actual stuff) is a good way of doing this.

A quick test w/ Notepad suggests as much.

START "" notepad.exe
EXIT

If you put that in a bat and start it, notepad opens and the cmd window behind it closes immediately. Try it w/ outlook. See how it goes.

 

[EssKayKay]

Thanks for the fast response. I'm using the START procedure which works great but I did download the SilentCMD freeware - it too worked fine.

Again, my thanks,
Steve