DOSSHELL Returns to DOS after Executing Batch File (43083)
The information in this article applies to:
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 4.01
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.21
• Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q43083
SYMPTOMS
When you execute a batch file from DOSSHELL, you are not returned to the
DOSSHELL when the batch file is finished. Instead, you are returned to the
MS-DOS prompt.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because you are not using the following syntax in your
Commands field of the Add Program dialog box:
If you neglect to use the CALL statement, the batch file does not return
properly to the calling program. Instead, it returns you to the MS-DOS
command prompt because the DOSSHELL also has its own batch command
language, slightly different from that used by COMMAND.COM. The CALL is
necessary to inform the DOSSHELL that the file should be CALLed as a normal
MS-DOS batch file.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the use of batch files from the Microsoft
MS-DOS 4.0 Shell, refer to Page 101 of the "Microsoft MS-DOS Shell
User's Guide" manual.
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
5/10/2003 |
| Keywords: |
KB43083 |
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