Execute multiple command prompt commands in batch file

Question

I need to created a .bat file which does the following things :

Go to a folder which is found on Desktop, say "Test"
Delete all files which is found in that folder, without asking for confirmation
Open the folder "Test" after deletion.

All the commands should be each line for every step mentionned above.

I have tried the following code, but it is not what i'm expecting to do. Steps 1 and 2 is correct, but the folder is not opened.

start cmd.exe /k "cd Test && del * /Q && ."

phuclv · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-12 05:39:40Z

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You need the start command to open programs/files/folders. To open the current folder in explorer use start ., not .. So the final result will be

start cmd.exe /k "cd Test && del * /Q && start ."

edited Jan 12, 2017 at 5:39

answered Jan 8, 2017 at 9:13

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phuclv Over a year ago

@aschipfl it's necessary. Typing the folder name or . in the command line will result in '.' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

phuclv Over a year ago

@aschipfl it depends. If you want to open in a new instance of cmd then it's necessary

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