How to close Windows Explorer throuth batch file

Discussion in 'Scripting' started by Flipp3r, Oct 16, 2012.

  1. Flipp3r

    Flipp3r MDL Expert

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    I run a number of batch files that I browse & run through Windows Explorer.
    How can I add a command to close Windows Explorer when I run my batch file?
    I've tried killing explorer.exe service but that just stuffs everything up...
     
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  2. d.karakasa

    d.karakasa MDL Novice

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    which OS are you running these from?, XP/7?
     
  3. Josh Cell

    Josh Cell MDL Developer

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    #3 Josh Cell, Nov 1, 2012
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    Simply adding this command at your batch archive:

    Code:
    TASKKILL /IM "EXPLORER.EXE" /F
    Please note that an Administrator level is needed for taskkill. Windows 8 needs of the user to run batch files as administrator..
     
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