Batch-file, running application in order vs. all at once

Question

If I create a batch file (batch.bat) and typed this in:

"C:\Program Files\WinRAR\WinRAR.exe"
"C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe"

The applications in question would run in order, first WinRAR would load and once closed, Notepad would load next in order.

Q: How do I syntax the batch file to run all application at the same time, I want both WinRAR and Notepad to open at the same time.

Answer 1

Use start instead:

start "" "command here"

Edit: Do not miss the first pair of empty quotes, this is the title of the process/window.

start <title> <command> <parameters>

See start /? for further details.

Answer 2

create shortcuts to the exectutables and copy them into a folder (i chose Z:\Temp), then use this:

"z:\temp\NOTEPAD.EXE.lnk"
"z:\temp\WinRAR.exe.lnk"

Or use Batch Runner, a simple program that enables you to run lots of other programs, in one big batch.