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Posted: **08 Jan 2011 08:26**

Hi all,

I am still a bit new to writing batch files so my question might be a bit dumb. Here comes:
Is it possible to run a batch file only if another exe (for instance notepad.exe) starts? And if so how would I do this?

Kind Regards,

Carnelain

Posted: **08 Jan 2011 09:06**

Possible? Yes, but not a good idea. You need a process (e.g. a second batch file) that is observing permanently if notepad is running or not running.

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@echo off &setlocal
set "processname=notepad.exe"

:loop
tasklist /fi "imagename eq %processname%" |find /i "%processname%" >nul ||goto loop

echo notepad is running
pause

Better idea: use something like a starter batch.

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@echo off &setlocal
start notepad.exe

:: your stuff here

Regards
aGerman

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