October 1st, 2013

PowerTip: Launch Cmd.exe Commands from PowerShell

Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Launch legacy applications from Windows PowerShell.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question Can I execute an old batch script in Windows PowerShell?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer To launch an old command or batch file from within a Windows PowerShell script, launch Cmd.exe with the /C parameter:

CMD.EXE /C PAUSE

Or if it’s a .bat or .cmd file, you can put it directly within the Windows PowerShell script and run it:

\BAT\CAVE\RUNME.CMD

Note Your results will be in the $LASTEXITCODE.

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The "Scripting Guys" is a historical title passed from scripter to scripter. The current revision has morphed into our good friend Doctor Scripto who has been with us since the very beginning.

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