How do I stop a batch file from outputting a command to the screen as the file runs the command?

Advanced Search

January 09, 2000 How do I stop a batch file from outputting a command to the screen as the file runs the command? A Web Exclusive from FAQ for Windows John Savill Batch Files InstantDoc #13444 FAQ for Windows	Email this Article Printer Friendly Reader Comments Digg This Del.icio.us RSS
Subscribe to Windows IT Pro \| See More Systems Administration Articles Here \| Reprints \| Or get the Monthly Online Pass—only $5.95 a month!

A. To stop this action, enter the following command at the beginning of the batch file.

@echo off

To prevent just one command from outputting to the screen, enter @ in front of the command.

End of Article

This does not work in Windows XP when you are trying to access an entry in the registry that does not existing
I still get the following error displayed on the screen
Error: The system was unable to find the specified registry key or value

buddiv April 08, 2003

how do i keep the command prompt window open after a batch file runs.

Anonymous User February 24, 2005

You must log on before posting a comment.

If you don't have a username & password, please register now.

Top Viewed ArticlesView all articles

No Jobs, No Excitement at Apple's Last Macworld Keynote

Apple CEO Steve Jobs made the right move in skipping out on his company's last appearance at Macworld: In a Tuesday keynote address at the conference, Apple had no interesting new products to sell, opting instead to spend mind-numbing amounts of time on ...

Where is Microsoft NetMeeting in Windows XP?

...

The Memory-Optimization Hoax

Don't believe the hype. At best, RAM optimizers have no effect. At worst, they seriously degrade performance. ...

Windows OSs Whitepapers Why SaaS is the Right Solution for Log Management

Related Events Virtualization Forum: Optimizing Storage, Networks, Desktops, and Security

Cloud Computing Forum: Integrating Software, Server and Storage as a Service into Your Enterprise IT Delivery Model

Virtualization Forum: Optimizing Storage, Networks, Desktops, and Security

Check out our list of Free Email Newsletters!

Scripting eBooks Keeping Your Business Safe from Attack: Encryption and Certificate Services

Best Practices for Managing Linux and UNIX Servers

Building an Effective Reporting System

Related Scripting Resources Become a VIP member of the Windows IT Pro community!
Get it all with the VIP CD and VIP access. A $500+ value for only $279!

Subscribe to Windows IT Pro!
Solve your toughest technical problems with our experts and access 10,000 + articles online. 30% off

Monthly Online Pass - Only $5.95!
Get instant access to 10,000+ articles from Windows IT Pro Magazine!

TechNet Virtual Labs
Evaluate and test Microsoft's newest products.

ADS BY GOOGLE

Job Openings in IT		SPONSORED LINKS		FEATURED LINKS
		Maximize speed, performance and reliablity of your PCs and servers—automatically! Speed Up Your PC! Try Diskeeper 2008 with InvisiTasking Free Now! Microsoft Learning Snack - Green IT Through Virtualization Many organizations face rising operating costs caused by excessive energy consumption. Virtualization and "Green IT" can help cut these costs. Get the information you need to bring Green IT savings to your business. Order Your Fundamentals CD Today! Register today for your in-depth copy of one of three Fundamental CDs on the following topics – Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint. Microsoft Learning Snack - Virtualization With Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 includes virtualization technology that allows many operating systems - including open source - to run on a single host. Come learn the basics of implementing these features. Microsoft Learning Snack - Virtualization Basics With virtualization, computing components essentially become on-demand services, freeing each element of a system from the others. This short video explains the needs, benefits, and technologies behind virtualization.		Microsoft Learning Snack - Virtualization Basics With virtualization, computing components essentially become on-demand services, freeing each element of a system from the others. This short video explains the needs, benefits, and technologies behind virtualization. Microsoft Learning Snack - Virtualization With Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 includes virtualization technology that allows many operating systems - including open source - to run on a single host. Come learn the basics of implementing these features. Empower Your Processes with PowerShell 201 Paul Robichaux delves deep into PowerShell how-tos in 3 informative lessons, each followed by live Q&A—all on your own computer! Register today! Microsoft Learning Snack - Green IT Through Virtualization Many organizations face rising operating costs caused by excessive energy consumption. Virtualization and "Green IT" can help cut these costs. Get the information you need to bring Green IT savings to your business. New Release: Windows IT Pro Master CD 13 years of content archives, fast answers with advanced search tools, and full access to WindowsITPro.com—order today!

Windows IT Pro Home

FAQ for Windows

WinInfo News
Europe Edition

About Us

Media Kit

Affiliates / Licensing

SQL Server Magazine

Office & SharePoint Pro

Windows Dev Pro

IT Job Hound

ITTV
IT Library

Technology Resource Directory

Connected Home

Windows Excavator

Windows SuperSite