start a simple batch file to run a python script then terminate the cmd window

Question

I have a simple batch file which has:

python mySript.py

I save the file as .bat, I run it, everything is fine except the cmd window stays. I tried many solutions, but nothing worked.

The python script is a tkinter app, and I want to get the app window only when I run the batch file, not the cmd window (should close automtically after running the batch)

Btw, I tried also START \b, but that didn't help.

Don't know if it helps, but have a look here for possible solutions: stackoverflow.com/questions/14626178/… — umbe1987
– umbe1987, Commented Feb 22, 2019 at 10:31
I already tried this one, but didn't help also. But thanks for the comment anyway — AhmedWas
– AhmedWas, Commented Feb 22, 2019 at 10:33
exit doesn't help, because it stucks at the line python mySript.py, it waits for it to finish — AhmedWas
– AhmedWas, Commented Feb 22, 2019 at 10:40

user7818749 · Accepted Answer · 2019-02-22 11:18:28Z

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When reading the help, via cmd.exe for start /? you will see the first line states:

Starts a separate window to run a specified program or command.

So all you need to do is:

start "" python mySript.py

Which will launch the python script and directly exit the batch file, if launched by double click.

answered Feb 22, 2019 at 11:18

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Patrick Dennis Over a year ago

Wow, this one worked for me. Thought I'd tried everything!

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