How to run Batch files in 64 Bit System?

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Hi All,

I have one problem for running batch files using c#.

If I am running manually batch file is running with C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe (Command Prompt), Incase I am using through c# batch file is running with C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exe (Windows Command Processor).

I need to run my batch file forcefully to C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe only.

Can u help any one on this.

Regard's
Surendra Reddy.

Posted 5-Aug-15 19:47pm

Surendra Reddy V

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Suvendu Shekhar Giri · Answer 1 · 2015-08-05T20:07:00

Solution 1

Try giving full path instead of just "cmd.exe".

%windir%\System32\cmd.exe /c yourbatchFile.bat

Hope, it helps :)

Posted 5-Aug-15 20:07pm

Suvendu Shekhar Giri

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Surendra Reddy V 6-Aug-15 2:20am

Hi Shekhar,

I am using like below which is u suggested its throwing error:
Process.Start(@"%windir%\System32\cmd.exe" , @"/c call D:\PROJECTS\LDB Source\Stocks LDB\Paint.bat");

Error:

"The system cannot find the file specified"

Regard's
Surendra.

Suvendu Shekhar Giri 6-Aug-15 2:30am

It should be there. Type %windir%\System32\cmd.exe in Run (press Windows key + R) and check whether command prompt is opening or not.

Maciej Los 6-Aug-15 2:45am

Try to add extra "" around the path to the .bat file. Command prompt does not accept spaces in a path, so it stop reading the command here: D:\Projects\LDB and ignores the rest of command.
Process.Start(@"%windir%\System32\cmd.exe" , @"'/c call D:\PROJECTS\LDB Source\Stocks LDB\Paint.bat'"); - would do the trick ;)

Surendra Reddy V 6-Aug-15 2:58am

Hi Los,

I tried which u suggested , but same error . even if I am changing directory also same error.
Process.Start(@"%windir%\System32\cmd.exe", @"'/c call C:\PROJECTS\Paint.bat'");

Maciej Los 6-Aug-15 3:01am

So, add double quotes instead of single qoutes.
Process.Start(@"%windir%\System32\cmd.exe" , @"""/c call D:\PROJECTS\LDB Source\Stocks LDB\Paint.bat""");

Surendra Reddy V 6-Aug-15 3:11am

Same error Los.

Surendra Reddy V 6-Aug-15 2:34am

But I need to run as through C#, not windows key level.
In c# Process or ProcessStartInfo level I need solution, my batch file should run through c# only not Windows level.

Regars's
Surendra

Suvendu Shekhar Giri 6-Aug-15 2:42am

I understand that, but just make sure that it works at that level.

Surendra Reddy V 6-Aug-15 2:46am

I tried that It's Working fine as per Win+R, I need c# code for this can u suggest and reply this. I am not able to get this info.

Reagrd's
surendra