Perform "shell:startup" in batch script

Question

I'm trying to replicate Win+R and then typing shell:startup as a Batch script.

Just putting this in a batch script doesn't work.

How can I perform shell:startup in a batch script?

JosefZ · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-05 20:40:24Z

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Use either

explorer shell:startup

or

start "" shell:startup

As usual, if the friendly name of a particular Windows Shell Command contains a blank space, enclose it in double quotes, e.g. as follows:

start "" "shell:common startup"

or

explorer "shell:common startup"

answered Aug 5, 2015 at 20:40

JosefZ

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explorer shell:startup works like a charm. And thanks for the explanation :) +1
– bytecode77
Aug 5, 2015 at 20:41

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