In your batch file, use something like start "c:\program files\minitab\mtb14.exe" which will launch it in a separate process from your batch file. - Bob Coffman -----Original Message----- From: thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:thin-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Schneider, Chad M Sent: Friday, March 26, 2004 8:48 AM To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [THIN] Bat file I have a batch file to launch MINITAB, but the batch file remains up after the app. Is launched. Anyway I can force that to close, once the app. Is open? Chad M. Schneider Technology Analyst Bemis Company IT 920-303-7609 ******************************************************** This weeks sponsor Emergent Online. Emergent OnLine is the leading server-based computing consulting integration firm in the nation. Emergent OnLine delivers expert consulting services you can depend on. http://www.go-eol.com ********************************************************** Useful Thin Client Computing Links are available at: http://thin.net/links.cfm *********************************************************** For Archives, to Unsubscribe, Subscribe or set Digest or Vacation mode use the below link: http://thin.net/citrixlist.cfm ******************************************************** This weeks sponsor Emergent Online. Emergent OnLine is the leading server-based computing consulting integration firm in the nation. Emergent OnLine delivers expert consulting services you can depend on. http://www.go-eol.com ********************************************************** Useful Thin Client Computing Links are available at: http://thin.net/links.cfm *********************************************************** For Archives, to Unsubscribe, Subscribe or set Digest or Vacation mode use the below link: http://thin.net/citrixlist.cfm